The Essential Book of Succulents: A Guide to the 250 Best Varieties for Beginners

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Kentaro Kuroda

The Essential Book of Succulents

A Guide to the 250 Best Varieties for Beginners

Kentaro Kuroda

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Tuttle
01 January 2025

Gardening; House plants

Learn all about the most beautiful, hardy and easy-to-grow succulent varieties!

The Essential Book of Succulents is the beginning gardener's best friend, covering the 250 succulent and cacti varieties most commonly found at your local nursery or home improvement centre

and the ones that are easiest to grow and to keep healthy.

For each variety you'll find detailed care instructions, a cultivation calendar, and daily maintenance tips, along with:

A simple but comprehensive care guide explaining placement and re-potting so you can keep your succulents thriving year-round Step-by-step instructions providing easy, detailed lessons on pruning, plant division and propagation through stem and leaf cutting A guide to container arrangements showcasing beautiful succulent combinations and the creative use of containers, so even your first effort will look fabulous An extensive illustrated field guide to help you identify over 250 succulents and cacti, with info on each plant's unique characteristics and needs

The gorgeous photos in this book will inspire you to learn more about these enchanting plants. The Essential Book of Succulents is more than just a guide

it's the start of a beautiful relationship. Dive in and begin your succulent journey today!

By: Kentaro Kuroda
Imprint: Tuttle
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 191mm,
ISBN: 9780804856003
ISBN 10: 0804856001
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 01 January 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Kentaro Kuroda is a horticulturist and founder of Flora Kuroda Gardening in Saitama Prefecture. He specializes in imaginative group plantings and nostalgic combinations. His blog has a huge following in his native Japan, and he is the author of The Succulents Design Book and co-author of Container Succulents (both by Tuttle Publishing).

Reviews for The Essential Book of Succulents: A Guide to the 250 Best Varieties for Beginners

""Striking and practical. A perfect fit for those who already love succulents and those ready to fall in love."" —Library Journal ""The Essential Book of Succulents is impressively 'user friendly' in organization and presentation. Comprehensive and an inspiring/motivating browse from start to finish."" —Midwest Book Review