The Savage Garden: Cultivating Carnivorous Plants

by Peter D'Amato

Paperback, 1998

Status

Available

Call number

SB432 .D36

Publication

Ten Speed Press (1998), 336 pages

Description

There are several hundred species of carnivorous plants on our planet. This text is a guide to these savage beauties that are easy to grow and thrive in gardens, terrariums and windowsill just about anywhere.

User reviews

LibraryThing member sweetsapling
For anyone who wants to grow carnivorous plants, this is a must. Detailed descriptions of growing requirements--for instance, almost all CPs must be watered with distilled water--, soil mixes, light, temperatures, etc. If you've ever sadly watched one of those inexpensive carnivorous plants from a
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box store wither away, this is the book for you.
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LibraryThing member Blythewood
This is a very thorough book on common carnivorous plants which are suitable to home cultivation. The first half is a general review of carnivorous plants: general growing conditions, soil composition, water requirements, and light needs. The second half deals with the various families of plants
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that fall into the category of carnivorous, including historical background. Colour plates abound throughout the book.

This is a must have reference for anyone who hopes to successfully grow carnivorous plants.
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Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

1998

Physical description

336 p.; 9.25 inches

ISBN

0898159156 / 9780898159158

UPC

028195159150
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