Chinese Orchid Cultivation and Appreciation

Author: Xu Dongsheng
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Publishing Date: 2004-04-01
Features: This book is compiled by Xu Dongsheng, a special reporter for the China Orchid magazine. It includes: the charm of Chinese orchids, their distribution, morphological characteristics, growth conditions, introduction, propagation, mutation breeding, cultivation management, pest and disease control, as well as the appreciation of Chinese orchids. The book also provides illustrations and explanations of orchid petal shapes, lip types, and other forms, which are valuable features. Additionally, it introduces 306 varieties of Chinese orchids in 9 art categories, totaling 7 species, accompanied by 290 color photographs for readers to understand and appreciate. The book is written by the author based on years of practical orchid cultivation experience and insights gained from field investigations in major Chinese orchid-producing regions. The content is systematic, the perspectives are dialectical, the techniques are practical, the language is vivid and accessible, and the text is richly illustrated. It is highly operational and appreciable. This book is suitable for orchid enthusiasts, producers and operators, floral science workers, and students and faculty in agricultural and forestry institutions who are engaged in horticultural studies.