need a guide - Orchid Board

Mastiff · #1 05-01-2009, 07:12 AM

I am only a novice: do you have a good book to suggest me? I am thirsty of knowledge!

learning2letgo · #2 05-01-2009, 07:56 AM

Is there a particular species that you prefer one over another? Or are you just wanting generalized information about the world of orchids overall?

billc · #3 05-01-2009, 08:09 AM

Check out the Book Reviews in the Site Menu on the left side of your screen. Ortho's Complete Guide to Orchids or Cullina's Understanding Orchids are both excellent.

Bill

Mastiff · #4 05-01-2009, 08:34 AM

Thank you Bill, I will give a look to both of them and order one. There is something specific about phal and paph?

Chiara

mojomick · #5 05-01-2009, 11:06 AM

I love the Orchids for Dummies book. I read it voer and over. It gives lots of good tips and is easy to understand. Betty

Royal · #6 05-01-2009, 11:17 AM

I started with Ortho's Complete Guide to Orchids too. It is short and cheap, but touches on many topics.

MuscleGirl'sHobby · #7 05-01-2009, 11:36 AM

My first Orchid book was Cullina's book Understanding Orchids. For a long time it was my only resource, and I did great. I'd highly recommend it.

camille1585 · #8 05-01-2009, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MuscleGirl'sHobby

My first Orchid book was Cullina's book Understanding Orchids. For a long time it was my only resource, and I did great. I'd highly recommend it.

Ditto what she says! I have several orchid books, and this one is my absolute favorite. What I like about it is that it's a book you can always learn from. It covers beginner topics, and topics more for confirmed growers. I also love all the orchids discussed in the second half. And I got it at a pretty good price from Amazon.

Mastiff · #9 05-01-2009, 01:09 PM

I'm going to London for work next week and I will try to find some of this books: they seems to have exactly the things I am looking for, not too complicated but comprehensive. Otherwise, I am sure I can buy them through the web.
Thanx, you are all very resourceful!

Chiara

latebloomer · #10 05-01-2009, 01:24 PM

I bought "Understanding Orchids" based on the book review in this website. As others have said, it's a great book!

I was at Chapters recently and was skimming through "Moth Orchids: Guide to Phaleanopsis". It seems like a good read and covers species and hybrids (and their backgrounds too), if you're into that. I'd like to buy this one eventually.