Little Book of House Plants and Other Greenery
Little Book of House Plants and Other Greenery book cover

Little Book of House Plants and Other Greenery

Hardcover – August 21, 2018

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Price
$13.29
Format
Hardcover
Pages
144
Publisher
Quadrille Publishing
Publication Date
ISBN-13
978-1787131712
Dimensions
6.63 x 0.75 x 7.38 inches
Weight
14.5 ounces

Description

About the Author Emma Sibley has had a keen interest in horticulture from a young age and after studying Surface Design at university, her career moved into plants. She took a number of short courses to increase her knowledge and love of all things green. Emma runs a growing start-up business called London Terrariums where she offers workshops, interior displays and private commissions. She has recently opened a shop in Nunhead, London where she sells houseplants and gardening tools. Emma is the author of the much-loved and very Instagrammable The Little Book of Cacti and Other Succulents.

Features & Highlights

  • House plants are having a moment. Inexpensive to purchase, easy to care for and a statement in any space they inhabit, growing these plants is virtually foolproof.The Little Book of House Plants and Other Greenery is a source of green inspiration for small-space gardening, featuring a directory of 60 of the most popular varieties of foliage to own. From dramatic palms and tropical leafy wonders to beautiful ferns and flowering potted plants – this book covers everything you need to know about nurturing and growing your own.Each of the 60 plants is accompanied by luscious photography and an easy-to-follow breakdown of all the essential requirements for that variety. This includes details on size, growth, and flowering, along with any extra tips on caring for that specific plant.

Customer Reviews

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Most Helpful Reviews

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Not as informative as I’d hoped.

This book has less information than I hoed for. It doesn’t talk about the type of soil to use for the plants which is pretty basic. I also noticed one of the plants is mislabeled. See pictures. The Mother of Thousands plant description has the wrong scientific name and the image of the plant is wrong.
36 people found this helpful
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Won’t help you take care of your indoor plants

The book is a nice coffee table book. That’s it I thought it would help me take care of indoor house plants or recommend good ones for certain areas or lighting in your home. It doesn’t do much but show you pretty pics of some plants and how nice they look in that room 🙄 no tips on care
15 people found this helpful
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Protect the books.

The product was great, what I’m having an issue with is the fact that they haven’t protected the books inside the loose box & traveling to my house I’ve received them too damaged for my liking.
12 people found this helpful
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Protect the books.

The product was great, what I’m having an issue with is the fact that they haven’t protected the books inside the loose box & traveling to my house I’ve received them too damaged for my liking.
12 people found this helpful
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Beautiful!

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6 people found this helpful
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cute but needs more information

as cute as this book is, i feel like it is formatted more for aesthetics than for information. each plant has 2 pages, one for a picture, and the other page has 3-4 tips for light, watering, repotting, propogation, etc. i was also disappointed that at least half of the plants included are toxic to pets, but only 3 or 4 are listed as so. this is a cute book, and it is helpful to me for the plants i do have, but i had to spend some time researching to see what plants were toxic/non-toxic. i would recommend finding another book that has more extensive information.
5 people found this helpful
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Almost perfect

The only thing was the of lack of information on toxic/poisonous plants to indoor pets. Only a couple plants had indications however many of the plants in this book are toxic to cats and dogs according to the Pet Poison Control but no mention in the book. Other than that, it’s a good, simple coffee table book. I would not use this for your only source of information as it is sparse.
4 people found this helpful
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Great book/limited info

The book is adorable and the pictures are cute but it’s more of a coffee table book then a hands on guide. It has great info but only a couple of plants.
4 people found this helpful
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Adorable and Educational

This was recommended to me through a Youtuber, Marzia Bisognin. I pre-ordered it because it wasn't available in English at the time, and I'm so glad that I did! I got one for my best friend and one for myself. It's such a beautifully made little book! Full color photos, good information. Its the perfect addition to your coffee table, especially if you want or have some plants!
4 people found this helpful
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Just what I wanted

I bought this book for my wife's birthday because she's obsessed with houseplants, and she loves it. The pictures are great, and it gives all the basic care instructions. If you're looking for more than basic care instructions, there might be something better out there, but as far as a colorful houseplant guide to be used as a quick reference, I think it's great.
3 people found this helpful

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