The Book of Cacti and Other Succulents

Description

Succulents are the drought-resistant plants which store large quantities of water in their thick leaves or fleshy stems and branches. The cactus is probably the best-known family of succulents, but not all succulents are cacti. Succulents are found in desert, alpine, jungle, and shore-line areas around the world. Modern gardeners are finding these specialized plants blend perfectly with contemporary architecture, need little care, and have striking beauty. In this lavishly conceived volume Claude Chidamian has detailed the full story of succulents: what they are, how they began developing fifty million years ago, and how they can be grown successfully indoors and out by home gardeners.