Books and Publications

Orchid Adventurers is a fun & educational activity book from the American Orchid Society designed to introduce young learners to the fascinating world of orchids through hands-on discovery.

This fun, interactive coloring book includes more than 40 fun illustrations of orchids, animals, and characters for you to enjoy!

This 245-page book, beautifully illustrated with over 450 color photographs, covers a myriad of topics on orchid culture. Topics include specific information on popular orchid groups, repotting, orchid mounting, growing orchids semi-hydroponically, as well as a section on common orchid pests and diseases. THIS IS A SEALED/WRAPPED BOOK. IT CANNOT BE RETURNED IF PACKAGING IS OPENED.

Original orchid discoverer and date are listed as well as the Etymology and Generitype of more than 2000 orchids along with a easy to read description of growth habits, countries and regions within countries of origin. A modern twist to the encyclopedia features a general culture description which helps even a veteran grower understand the some of the nuances of the particular plants being discussed. THIS IS A SEALED/WRAPPED BOOK. IT CANNOT BE RETURNED IF PACKAGING IS OPENED.

The genus Aerangis is the focus of this spectacular book by Isobyl la Croix who spent many years studying African orchids in their native habitat. It features detailed descriptions of the 59 species, accounts of the terrain, climate and habitats in which they live, and cultivation advice.

Latouria Dendrobiums, the culmination of the author’s life’s work (50 years plus), is the most up-to-date and comprehensive work published on Dendrobium section Latouria.

Martin Motes, PhD, ofrece una guia completa para el cultivo de orquideas. Escrito con un estilo humorístico y fácil de comprender, la obra Cultivo de Orquídeas de Florida hará de cada lector un experto. Esta guía específica para Florida será de valor inmenso para los cultivadores de orquídeas tropicales y subtropicales de todas partes.

Martin Motes, PhD, provides a comprehensive guide to growing orchids. Written in a humorous and easily accessible style, Florida Orchid Growing will make everyone an expert. This Florida- specific guide will prove invaluable to subtropical and tropical growers everywhere.

Manual de Plantas de Costa Rica es una guía ilustrada y concisa de todas las especies de plantas con semillas, nativas o naturalizadas, de este país. También incluye las especies exóticas cultivadas, de mayor importancia comercial. (Regular Price: $70.00)

(SOLD OUT) Orchid Pests and Diseases brings together in one convenient place everything you need to know to identify and control whatever may be ailing your orchid, whether insects, bacteria, or fungi.