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The Savage Garden, Revised

Cultivating Carnivorous Plants

by Peter D'Amato
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For fifteen years, The Savage Garden has been the number one bestselling bible for those interested in growing carnivorous plants. This new edition is fully revised to include the latest developments and discoveries in the carnivorous plant world, making it the most accurate and up to date book of its kind. 
You may be familiar with the Venus flytrap, but did you know that some pitcher plants can—and do—digest an entire rat? Or that there are several hundred
species of carnivorous plants on our planet? Beautiful, unusual, and surprisingly easy to grow, flesh-eating plants thrive everywhere from windowsills to outdoor container gardens, in a wide variety of climates. The Savage Garden is the most comprehensive guide to these fascinating oddities, gloriously illustrated with more than 200 color photos. Fully revised with the latest developments in the carnivorous plant world, this new edition includes:
   •  All the basics—from watering and feeding to modern advances in artificial lighting, soil, and fertilizers.
   •  Detailed descriptions of hundreds of plants, including many of the incredible new species that have been recently discovered and hybridized.
   •  Cultivation and propagation information for all the plant families: pitcher plants, Venus flytraps, sundews, rainbow plants, bladderworts, and many other peculiar plants from the demented mind of Mother Nature.
Whether you’re a beginner with your first flytrap or an expert looking for the latest exotic specimen, this classic book has everything you need to grow your very own little garden of horrors.

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    July 2, 2013

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      • ISBN: 9781607744115

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      • ISBN: 9781607744115
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  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      Starred review from July 1, 2013

      This long-awaited revision of an award-winning title is sure to entice more hobbyists into the world of carnivorous plants (CPs). Well indexed, the book is primarily a directory of the most popular insect-eating plants with details on their history, habitats, habits, and cultivation. But D'Amato (owner, California Carnivores) intrigues and entertains by recounting a false 1878 report of a man-eating tree, the plots of several horror movies, and information on important CP enthusiasts. He startles readers with rich descriptions of plants from around the world, more than 200 photos, and revelations that CPs lurk in sidewalk cracks of American cities and suburban lawns in Australia. Lengthier than the original, this revision includes numerous plants that have only recently been identified, cultivated, or registered. It has updated comments on conservation and innovations in matters such as lighting, fertilizer, and pest control. The final chapter discusses additional "savage" plants, including some aquatic carnivores and plants considered carnivorous in certain life stages. The book does not touch on the specialty of growing carnivorous fungi as does Wilhelm Barthlott's The Curious World of Carnivorous Plants, a larger format title with a bibliography. VERDICT Highly recommended for anyone fascinated by carnivorous plants.--Bonnie Poquette, Milwaukee

      Copyright 2013 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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