That was really well-written。 Very culturally and environmentally conscious authors。 The introduction was helpful in understanding the coding, like experience level, watering needs, and toxicity level。 Having the toxicity code was really helpful as a cat mom。 And also meant that a lot of those plants aren’t possible to have at home, darn it。 Here are the ones I’d like to have!Hoya linearusPilea—Silver Sprinkles (I mean, even just the name!)Calathea lietzei (peacock plant)Fittonia albivenus (nerv That was really well-written。 Very culturally and environmentally conscious authors。 The introduction was helpful in understanding the coding, like experience level, watering needs, and toxicity level。 Having the toxicity code was really helpful as a cat mom。 And also meant that a lot of those plants aren’t possible to have at home, darn it。 Here are the ones I’d like to have!Hoya linearusPilea—Silver Sprinkles (I mean, even just the name!)Calathea lietzei (peacock plant)Fittonia albivenus (nerve plant)Peperomia argyreia (watermelon peperomia)Sedum morganianum (donkey’s tail) 。。。more
Jamie Galloway,
Really interesting and beautifully created。 There is so much helpful information in this book for plant parents of all levels and experience。 The reason I’ve rated it only 4 stars is because I had expected to learn more than one or two of the plants within each genus given that this was “A Definitive Guide。” Nonetheless, it is still very helpful, thorough and provides and excellent starting point for each genus!
Natasha,
Enjoyed the pictures of the plants, as well as the information included - it helped explain why my carnivores kept dying lol (care level: expert)
Maggie Simard,
Full of information and has plenty of beautiful photos
Sally Austin,
Awesome book for anyone shopping for houseplants。 The entries are not extensive, so it’s not a good fit for anyone looking to do extensive research on any of the plants。 However, it is excellent for anyone looking for the right plant for their home by looking at light and water needs, toxicity for pets, propagation, etc。 The photos are in an artistic and dramatic layout that pleases the eye。 The plants are listed by both the Latin and common names。 There is a visual index arranged by difficulty Awesome book for anyone shopping for houseplants。 The entries are not extensive, so it’s not a good fit for anyone looking to do extensive research on any of the plants。 However, it is excellent for anyone looking for the right plant for their home by looking at light and water needs, toxicity for pets, propagation, etc。 The photos are in an artistic and dramatic layout that pleases the eye。 The plants are listed by both the Latin and common names。 There is a visual index arranged by difficulty level, a care index, and a general index。 These make it easy to find a plant based on whatever your needs。 Excellent book! 。。。more