Cacti and Succulents

An illustrated guide to the plants and their cultivation

Graham Charles

Beautifully illustrated and highly accessible, this essential guide to cacti and other succulents is both a practical manual and a source of reference and inspiration for all enthusiasts. More than 250 different species or genera, and their natural habitats are described.

Topics covered include:

The unique nature of succulents

The natural environment

History, classification and nomenclature

Watering, feeding, general care and propagation

Pests and diseases

Profiles of cacti and other succulents

ISBN: 9781847977861

Published: April 30, 2014

Format: Ebook

Graham Charles first started growing cacti and succulents at the age of twelve and joined the National Cactus and Succulent Society in 1962. He qualified as a judge in 1972 and soon afterwards began to assemble his collection of documentated plants. Graham is a popular lecturer in Britain and has also spoken in various parts of Europe and in the USA.