Both familiar species and more exotic varieties are showcased. There are 750 full-color photographs of plants, most in their natural habitats. In the final chapter, Dortort covers “odds and ends”—plants not normally known as succulents, such as begonias and philodendrons. Recommended for all public and academic libraries, particul

| Title | : | The Timber Press Guide to Succulent Plants of the World: A Comprehensive Reference to More than 2000 Species |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.50 (411 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0881929956 |
| Format Type | : | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | : | 344Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-9-30 |
| Language | : | English |
Both familiar species and more exotic varieties are showcased. There are 750 full-color photographs of plants, most in their natural habitats. In the final chapter, Dortort covers “odds and ends”—plants not normally known as succulents, such as begonias and philodendrons. Recommended for all public and academic libraries, particularly those with strong gardening or plant collections. The book begins with overview chapters on succulents in nature and in cultivation. More than 2,000 succulents are featured, with descriptions, climate information, trivia, and a note on similar plants, if any. Subsequent chapters, organized by family and genus, contain an overview of the families and then move into essays on individual species. --Rebecca Vnuk . A genera-specific reading list is offered, for those seeking further information. Each entry includes information on the plant’s native habitat and its cultivation requirements. Novice plant enthusiasts and those who are already well familiar with succulents will appreciate this comprehensive and accessible volume. From Booklist Cactus and succulent expert Dortort, a lecturer at the
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