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Your ticket to developing a green thumb

Whether you're an expert horticulturist or you struggle to grow a cactus, Orchids For Dummies walks you through the steps you need to take to water, fertilize, repot, and propagate orchids on your own. This new edition provides updated information on plant and orchid classification systems so you can pick the right flowers from your local garden center and the latest details on moth orchids, one of the most popular types in the world. Perfect for amateur gardeners and seasoned orchid lovers, this handy guide has what you need to understand these beautiful flowers.

Inside...

• Get started with orchids
• Choose the right variety
• Buy the correct tools
• Create the perfect environment
• Water and fertilize properly
• Pot your orchids
• Learn about hardy orchids
• Peruse dozens of new color photos

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