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      Copyright © 1999, 2008, 2019 Jack Kramer and Creative Homeowner

      This book may not be reproduced, either in part or in its entirety, in any form, by any means, without written permission from the publisher, with the exception of brief excerpts for purposes of radio, television, or published review. All rights, including the right of translation, are reserved. Note: Be sure to familiarize yourself with manufacturer’s instructions for tools, equipment, and materials before beginning a project. Although all possible measures have been taken to ensure the accuracy of the material presented, neither the author nor the publisher is liable in case of misinterpretation of directions, misapplication, or typographical error.

      Creative Homeowner® is a registered trademark of New Design Originals Corporation.

      Pocket Guide to Houseplants Vice President-Content: Christopher Reggio Editor: Jeremy Hauck Designer: John Hoch Indexer: Jay Kreider

      Print ISBN 978-1-58011-846-0

      eISBN 978-1-60765-740-8

      Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

      Names: Kramer, Jack, 1927- author.

      Title: Pocket guide to houseplants : over 240 easy-care favorites / Jack Kramer.

      Description: Mount Joy, PA : Creative Homeowner, 2019. | Includes index. |

      Summary: “Has a full color guide to most of the houseplants a homeowner or renter is likely to buy. Includes tips on decorating with plants and caring for plants”-- Provided by publisher.

      Identifiers: LCCN 2019023974 | ISBN 9781580118460 (paperback)

      Subjects: LCSH: House plants in interior decoration. | House plants. | Indoor gardening.

      Classification: LCC SB419.25.K73 2019 | DDC 635.9/65--dc23

      LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2019023974

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      Creative Homeowner®, www.creativehomeowner.com, is an imprint of New Design Originals Corporation and distributed exclusively in North America by Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Inc., 800-457-9112, 903 Square Street, Mount Joy, PA 17552, and in the United Kingdom by Grantham Book Service, Trent Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7XQ.

       Contents

       How to Use This Book

       Part One: About Houseplants

       Chapter 1: Decorating with Houseplants

       Use the Elements of Design

       Pick the Right Plant for the Right Room

       Pick the Right Container

       Focus on Form

       Upgrade Form into Mass

       Leaf Shape and Size

       Texture

       Scale

       Color

       Chapter 2: Caring for Houseplants

       Soil

       Water

       Plant Science

       Feeding

       Trimming & Grooming

       When You’re Away

       Seasonal Changes

       Troubleshooting

       Part Two: Plant Profiles

       Acanthus Family

       Amaryllis Family

       Aralia Family

       Aroids Family

       Begonia Family

       Bromeliad Family

       Cacti and Succulents

       Euphorbia Family

       Ferns

       Gesneriad Family

       Ginger Family

       Lily Family and Relatives

       Mulberry Family

       Orchid Family

       Palm Family

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