The Plant Book
The ultimate guide to thriving houseplants

By (author) Tammy Huynh

ISBN13: 9781761500718

Imprint: Murdoch Books

Publisher: Murdoch Books

Format: Hardback

Published: 04/11/2025

Availability: Not yet available

Description
'It's one thing to see amazing indoor plant images on Insta and another thing altogether to make it happen at home. The Plant Book is your perfect guide, an instruction manual that holds your hand and leads you through the challenges of becoming a competent plant parent. Tammy will help you get a good report card at plant parent-teacher night.' Costa Georgiadis 'As a nervous indoor plant grower, I'll be keeping this book close at all times!' Hannah Moloney Award-winning horticulturist and Gardening Australia presenter Tammy Huynh covers the essentials of indoor plant care in this stunning book featuring an abundance of colourful photos and illustrations. Many plant parents are frustrated by conflicting advice online, or simply don't know why they keep ending up with plant casualties. With this book, you can finally discover what each plant needs to thrive, the common problems they face and their remedies. The Plant Book cuts through the noise with clear information that will help you grow and nurture healthy, resilient indoor plants. Tammy has selected the 50 most-loved houseplants and for each profile she offers: * a detailed description * icons to indicate ideal care conditions * a list of cultivars * a list of common problems for that specific plant with photos to help you visually recognise and diagnose plant issues. In addition, the 'Houseplants 101' chapter covers general tips on lighting, potting mix, watering, fertiliser, humidity, pests and diseases, buying plants, hydroponics, and pots and planters. There's a heavy focus on troubleshooting with diagnostic flow charts, allowing you to identify and resolve plant problems, even for species not covered in the book. The Plant Book will empower you to confidently spot and solve your plant problems, so we can all become super plant parents and avoid further plant casualties.
Part One: Houseplant Care Lighting Potting mix and other growing mediums Watering Fertiliser Humidity Pests and diseases Pots Hunting for house plants Maintenance Going away? Hydroculture, semi-hydro and hydroponics Troubleshooting indoor-plant problems Part Two: Plant Profiles and Care 1.Maidenhair fern 2.Lipstick plant 3.Chinese evergreens 4.Elephant's ears 5.Flamingo flower 6.Crystal anthurium 7.Bird's nest fern 8.Polka dot begonia 9.Rex begonias 10.Angel wings 11.Chain of hearts 12.Spider plant 13.Never never plants 14.String of pearls 15.Persian cyclamen 16.Rabbit's foot fern 17.Dumb canes 18.Fishbone cactus 19.Happy plant 20.Lucky bamboo 21.Mother-in-law's tongue 22.Fern leaf cactus 23.Devil's ivy 24.Rubber plant 25.Fiddle leaf fig 26.Creeping fig 27.Nerve plant 28.Calatheas 29.Umbrella trees 30.Homalomenas 31.Kentia palm 32.Wax flowers 33.Prayer plant 34.Swiss cheese plants 35.Boston fern 36.Purple shamrock 37.Peperomias 38.Moth orchids 39.Philodendrons 40.Chinese money plant 41.Mini monstera 42.Lady palm 43.Mistletoe cacti 44.Satin vine 45.Peace lily 46.Giant bird of paradise 47.African violet 48.Arrowhead plant 49.Spiderworts 50.ZZ plant
  • Gardening: plants
  • Container gardening
  • General (US: Trade)
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List Price: £25.00