The long , stout spines are pale yellow , with red at the base . They are all radials . The flowers are white or pale pink . G. mostii has long , stout central spines , slightly curved , and one straight central . The flower is pink .
Beautifully illustrated and highly accessible, this essential guide to cacti and other succulents is both a practical manual and a source of reference and inspiration for all enthusiasts.
The first tale is totally and true. The second tale is also untrue because certain species of cacti will flower, almost every year, if given proper cultivation and care. Cactuses, also known as cacti belong to the family Opuntiaceae.
Offers detailed profiles of more than fifty species of cacti and more than ten families of succulents, including their ideal locations, natural habitats, and care and feeding needs, in a comprehensive guide to these captivating and popular ...
This work, richly illustrated with drawings and pictures, is a key tool for those who seek references on the cultivation and botany of Cactaceae, keeping in mind that publications on this subject are very rare
The bulk of home gardens contain exactly zero species of cactus,Êand the thought of growing them makes gardeners think, ÒOuch!Ó InÊThe GardenerÕs Guide to Cactus: The 100 Best Paddles, Barrels, Columns, and Globes, Scott CalhounÊis ...
Appealing to both the novice and experienced gardener, this book provides comprehensive information on more than 140 common species and varieties, including their ideal locations, natural habitats, and care and feeding needs.
Details the characteristics of succulents in their natural environments and describes their cultivation as indoor and greenhouse plants
The old rose, with its full rosette blooms or beautifully shaped flat petals, is a flower that deserves attention in any garden. This illustrated guide contains step-by-step instruction for cultivation and care.
500 species from all cactus groups, including cacti, succulents, caudiciforms and euphorbs, alphabetically by genus.
This comprehensive volume details the botany and classification of cacti and succulents, and examines their diversity.