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Diverse, elegant, colorful, and easy to cultivate"This book presents the basic information necessary to help beginner and intermediate Bromeliad growers produce a wide array of excellent flowering plants in an easy-to-read style."--Thomas J. Sheehan, author of Orchids to Know and Grow"An excellent introduction, as well as a complete reference, to a fascinating group of colorful plants that should appeal to all gardeners."--Paul Martin Brown, editor of the North American Native Orchid JournalThere are more than 3,000 recognized species of Bromeliads including the pineapple and Spanish moss. Bromeliads offer an array of colorful plants that are easy to care for and available in the marketplace. Further, Bromeliads make handsome companion plants to orchids as the two often grow side by side in the wild.Bromeliads for Home and Garden provides a comprehensive overview on Bromeliad cultivation. Brilliantly illustrated with over 100 color images, this straightforward, easy-to-use guide focuses on the most popular species. Author Jack Kramer has personally grown each one of the 200 plants featured in the work, in climates as diverse as those found in Illinois, California, and Florida. He writes with clear, practical information that gardeners of any skill level can use.The incredible variety and colorful elegance of Bromeliads offer the possibility of year-round brilliance, and many varieties thrive both indoors and out. Pick up a copy of Bromeliads for Home and Garden today to enhance your home and landscape with these exceptional plants.Jack Kramer is the author of numerous gardening books including 100 Orchids for Florida and Complete Houseplants. He has appeared on national TV and has given lectures across the country on a wide range of horticultural subjects. He lives in Naples, Florida.
Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: University Press of Florida; First edition (April 24, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0813035449
ISBN-13: 978-0813035444
Product Dimensions: 0.5 x 6 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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Jack Kramer, an accomplished botanist, has an admirable depth of knowledge about bromeliads and their cultivation. This book is especially helpful for those new to bromeliads who want to start their own bromeliad garden--all the basics are here, and the plant profiles help the gardener choose bromeliads for a variety of locations. Those who already grow bromeliads will likely appreciate the depth of information in the bromeliad descriptions. Although complete for its purpose, this book is not a dry listing of botanical facts, but is interspersed with history and personal experience. Very enjoyable to read and look through.
This book is second choice of the 3 newest books I just bought covering the areas of care and diseases of bromeliads. It has photos but not as many and less familiar bromeliads than those I have found at the Landscape shows on display. The most breathtaking of all I have is an achmea called "Blue Tango". Perhaps more exotic in bloom, however it takes 3 years for the pups to reach maturity. Most of the current colorful bromeliads bloom anually giving pups that will bloom the following year, a need to know for the new collector! All of his information is excellant and this book will become one of my library used for making public presentations to help educate the public on the ease of care of bromeliads. My yard has no grass, only plants and mostly bromeliads of all kinds blooming year round making a demo for these classes fun to share. Having a small yard, most of those in his book that I remember seeing have been at Bok gardens where space is not an issue to share beauty with these plants. I will also use it in my bromeliad class I have been sharing with new incoming mastergardeners of Polk Co.. I have felt very honored to be able to share my love for these plants with new classes who will help educate others as well. Jan L.
I was happily surprised on all the information, discription and color photos this little book offered. A first for anyone wanting to learn more about bromeliads as well as for the beginner. Also a very good price.
Excellent. Full of information. Would highly recommend for beginners & experienced gardeners. Shows many varieties of Bromiliads. Very indepth. Very glad I purchased this book.
This is a great reference book for those interested in getting started in growing these interesting plants or in putting together a trove of information on them.
Interesting didn't see mine but knowing there are many thousands of hybrids I am not surprised. Would recommend to anyone growing them
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