Introducing Orchids - Hardcover

At last - an orchid book offering more than just pretty pictures. Renowned orchid specialists Brian and Wilma Rittershausen share their in-depth expertise with the general grower, explaining in simple language how to get the best from your plant. With the numerous varieties and cultivars now on sale in garden centres and even supermarkets, few have detailed cultivation advice. As such they tend to be regarded as "disposable" flowers - flowering for up to 12 weeks before being replaced with another. But it is easy to keep them year after year with regular production of flowers with just a little help from the Rittershausens. Presented in an easy-to-read format with sections on easy, fairly easy and needs care selections of plants, it is accompanied by the stunning photographs of Linda Burgess. A must for all orchid lovers and growers, it is the best work on the subject for the general enthusiast on the market at the moment. - Lucy Watson

Orchids look so exotic that most people think they must be difficult to grow, but nothing could be further from the truth. They are, in fact, very straight-forward in their needs and can survive for many years. Combining stunning photography with essential information, Introducing Orchids opens up the fascinating world of orchids to the vast number of people who are captivated by their intriguing beauty, but may be nervous about trying to grow them. Looking at over 70 specially chosen orchids, the Rittershausens introduce the simple principles of orchid growing and capture the wondrous individuality of each one.