A Splendour of Succulents & Cacti, 9781851245970
Hardcover
Trendy plants, historical fascination, and artistic beauty bloom anew.

A Splendour of Succulents & Cacti

$34.60

  • Hardcover

    144 pages

  • Release Date

    14 March 2023

Check Delivery Options

Summary

Succulents, especially cacti, are the current focus of serious ecological studies but also the darlings of designers and style influencers. Their endearing, characterful looks have given them the status of trendy ‘plant pets’.

But succulentomania is not new. While these plants have always been part of the landscape in the dry vastnesses of the Americas, Australia and Africa, curiosities such as furry-flowered stapeliads and serpentine euphorbias were a source of fascination for early …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781851245970
ISBN-10:1851245979
Author:Caroline Ball
Publisher:Bodleian Library
Imprint:Bodleian Library
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:144
Release Date:14 March 2023
Weight:472g
Dimensions:190mm x 150mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

There are many interesting facts relating to the plants in the illustrations and the book is an easy and entertaining read.

About The Author

Caroline Ball

Caroline Ball is an editor, copywriter and occasional translator who has written on many subjects, but has a particular interest in horticulture, garden history and plant-hunters. She is a keen gardener and her Heritage Apples won GWG Practical Garden Book of the Year 2020.

Returns

This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.