Gourmet flowers: Ornamental plants

Author: Liu Xiyuan et al. (Editor-in-Chief)
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Publishing Date: 2004-08-01
Features: With the progress of society, economic development, and the improvement of people's living standards and living environments, ornamental foliage plants have been widely used in garden greening and coloration. Many shade-tolerant or shade-loving plants have become the preferred materials for indoor decoration and beautification. Unique and exquisite ornamental foliage plants, with rich leaf shapes and colorful, variegated leaf colors, can be enjoyed all year round without being limited by blooming or fruiting seasons. They are easy to propagate, have fewer pests and diseases, and are simple to cultivate, making them highly favored by people. Ornamental foliage plants are part of the series of fine flowers, consisting of three main parts: herbaceous ornamental foliage plants, woody ornamental foliage plants, and vine-woody ornamental foliage plants. This book includes over 100 genera and more than 500 species. It specifically introduces more than 100 popular ornamental foliage plants in China in recent years, covering their origins, morphological characteristics and habits, cultivation features, propagation methods, cultivation techniques, pest and disease control, and more. It provides concise introductions to other ornamental foliage plant varieties within the same genus and includes over 100 color photographs. This book is easy to understand and very practical, making it suitable for flower growers, flower operators, and flower enthusiasts. It can also serve as a reference for professionals in relevant fields of higher education institutions.