The House Plant Encyclopedia

Janet Arnett is the former campus manager of adult education at Ontario’s Georgian College. She is the author of Antiques and Collectibles: Starting Small, The Grange at Knock, and 673 Ways to Save Money.

This is the ultimate one-volume reference on house plants. It is
attractive, well organized, comprehensive, and detailed. It is hard to
think of anything one would want to know about plants that’s not
included.

Approximately 1000 plants are featured. These are arranged in
dictionary fashion, alphabetically by scientific name. For each entry
there’s a description; light, moisture, and fertilizer requirements;
usual pests and diseases; special care tips; propagation methods; and at
least one photo (most have several, showing varieties, colors, and
uses).

This core encyclopedia is supported by several detailed, generously
illustrated chapters on every aspect of buying, growing, and caring for
house plants, whether traditional or exotic. The text covers light
gardens, terrariums, hanging plants, indoor gardens, climbing plant,
balcony plantings, bonsai, and plant windows. All aspects of care,
planting, placement, and propagation are covered in detail. Poisonous
plants and plants noted for their aroma receive special mention.

This work is so comprehensive that it is the only reference on house
plants even the most devoted hobbyist will need.