Plantopedia: The Leaf Supply Guide to House Plants
Written by Lauren Camilleri and Sophia Kaplan, the duo behind the well-regarded Leaf Supply nursery, this comprehensive guide covers just about everything a houseplant owner could reasonably want to know. New palm tree looking a little sorry for itself? This book has you covered. Mysterious flies circling your favourite fern? Same answer. It's the kind of reference that earns a permanent spot on the shelf rather than gathering dust after a single read. Hundreds of plants are featured inside, each accompanied by proper photography and broken down into the practical essentials: light requirements, watering and misting guidance, fertilising schedules, and quite a bit more. The structure is refreshingly clear. You won't find yourself wading through dense botanical prose just to find out whether your Monstera Deliciosa needs a drink. From the familiar swiss cheese plant to the rather magnificent giant sword fern (Nephrolepis Bisserata), the coverage is genuinely broad. Most plant owners have, at some point, watched a beloved specimen quietly give up despite their best efforts. It's a dispiriting experience. What makes Plantopedia useful is that it replaces guesswork with straightforward, reliable information, giving your plants a far better chance of actually flourishing. A solid, well-organised reference with real practical value.
- Author: Lauren Camilleri
- Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
- Genre: Gardening & Horticulture
- ISBN: 978-1925811773
- Pages: 416 pages