Cacti and Succulents: An Illustrated Guide to the Plants and their Cultivation

Beautifully illustrated and highly accessible, this essential guide to cacti and other succulents is both a practical manual and a source of reference and inspiration for all enthusiasts. More than 250 different species or genera, and their natural habitats are described. Topics covered The unique nature of succulents; The natural environment; History, classification and nomenclature; Watering, feeding, general care and propagation; Pests and diseases; Profiles of cacti and other succulents.