Cacti and Succulents

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