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Complete Guide To Indoor Plants (readers Digest) by Readers Digest, Indoor Games
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1983 • Paperback • Reader's Digest (Australia) Pty Ltd
Description
Title: Complete Guide to Indoor Plants
Author/Publisher: Reader's Digest (Australia)
Publication Year: 1983
Format: 496-page Illustrated Paperback
Synopsis
This comprehensive, illustrated guide, published by Reader's Digest Australia in 1983, offers a deep dive into the world of indoor plant cultivation. As a non-fiction work, it served as an essential resource for enthusiasts and novices alike seeking to green their homes and offices.
Spanning nearly 500 pages, this second edition reflects the enduring appeal and growing interest in houseplants during the early 1980s. It was designed to empower adults with the knowledge and practical skills required to nurture a diverse array of indoor flora successfully.
- Plant Identification & Selection: Given its comprehensive nature, the guide would likely feature detailed descriptions and illustrations to help readers identify various indoor plant species and select those best suited to their environment and skill level.
- Cultivation & Care Techniques: Expect sections dedicated to the practical aspects of plant care, covering everything from watering, feeding, and light requirements to potting, pruning, and general maintenance for optimal growth.
- Troubleshooting & Pest Management: A 'complete guide' would address common issues faced by indoor gardeners, providing solutions for pests, diseases, and other challenges to ensure the health and longevity of plants.
- Propagation Methods: Readers would likely find instructions on how to propagate new plants from existing ones, expanding their collection or sharing with others, thereby fostering a deeper engagement with horticulture.
As a vintage publication from 1983, this guide remains a charming and practical artefact for collectors of horticultural literature, particularly those with an interest in Australian publishing history or the continued resurgence of indoor gardening.
Condition
This item has been professionally inspected and is in Acceptable condition. Please refer to the photographs for detailed visual assessment.
Specifications
| Format | Paperback |
| Condition | Acceptable |
| Publisher | Reader's Digest (Australia) Pty Ltd |
| Year | 1983 |
| Pages | 496 |
| Type | Not Specified |
| Genre | Leisure, Hobbies & Lifestyle |
| Topic | Indoor Games |
| Signed | No |
| Edition | 2 |
| Vintage | Yes |
| Features | Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Ex Libris | No |
| Inscribed | No |
| Book Title | Complete Guide to Indoor Plants |
| Personalised | No |
| Custom Bundle | No |
| Narrative Type | Non-Fiction |
| Intended Audience | Adults |
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