Best orchid cultivation book

[toshie]

I have now got about 80 orchids, many different types and am looking to buy a comprehensive cultivation book (getting a little tired of trawling the internet).

I do live in Melbourne, Australia, if that makes any difference. I grow orchids outside and inside, and am so far having quite a bit of success - touch wood.

Any suggestions?

Deb

[ronaldhanko]

I think most would recommend Understanding Orchids by William Cullina. Another is Home Orchid Growing by Rebecca Northen.

[camille1585]

Ditto for 'Understanding Orchids'. I have it, and find it to be a great book! It covers all topics of orchid growing, from beginner stuff to more advanced things, and the cultivation requirement of a couple hundred orchids is presented. Very good book in my opinion.
Still, when it comes to very specific info about a specific orchid, OB is still the best place for info!

[let_it_grow]

I enjoyed Botanica's Orchids because it tells you where the chids come from so you can determine the natural habitat

[jkofferdahl]

I've a stack of orchid books at home, but lately have been consulting Orchids to Know and Grow, by THOMAS J. SHEEHAN and ROBERT J. BLACK. It's a bit dry but the information is very accessible, and well-presented.