Guide to Growing Flowers
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Editor's review
Leafing through it, you will find that it avoids vague, general "tips" and replaces them with descriptions of the individual needs of specific plant varieties. For shade-loving foliage plants, for example, it carefully distinguishes the differing tolerances of ferns, Calathea, and begonias to humidity and ventilation. This kind of differentiated management advice, based on the physiological characteristics of species, is precisely what separates professional growers from amateurs. The chapter on simulating natural light cycles in the home to control flowering periods shows a craftsman's care in turning theoretical knowledge into operable practice.
The book's writing style is calm and precise, with a high density of information; the illustrations are mainly hand-drawn diagrams and anatomical drawings of actual plants, serving understanding rather than decoration. It may lack the visual impact of some bestselling gardening books, but the solidity of the knowledge framework it provides and the reliability of its solutions make it a core reference book that can accompany readers as their gardening skills continue to grow. For gardening enthusiasts who wish to go beyond "casual care" and pursue scientific, refined management, this is a "desk manual" worth consulting again and again.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Beginner enthusiasts who want to systematically learn home gardening knowledge and build a scientific care system
- Intermediate flower growers who already have some experience but seek professional guidance on caring for specific varieties or solving difficult problems
- Inquisitive readers interested in the principles of plant physiology who want to apply them to everyday care practices
- Home gardeners who need a reliable, easy-to-consult reference book to keep on hand
Not a good fit for
- Readers seeking only beautiful flower photographs for appreciation
- Readers hoping for quick-fix, all-purpose care "secrets"
Reading tips
- It is recommended to first read through the first two chapters on environmental factors and basic care principles to build a knowledge framework
- Afterwards, consult it as a reference book according to the types of plants you grow or the problems you encounter
- Keep an observation log of your plant care in conjunction with the principles in the book, so that theory and practice reinforce each other
About the publisher
Jilin Science and Technology Press is a comprehensive science and technology publisher known for popular life and science books, with its output centered on health and wellness, popular science, cookbooks, and pregnancy and parenting. Among its titles, the Illustrated Classics series to which The Illustrated Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon belongs, along with titles such as Eating Right or Wrong for Diabetes and The 60-Week Pregnancy Nutrition and Health Encyclopedia, reflects a practical approach aimed at everyday life. Its popular science list includes Are Birds Descendants of Dinosaurs?, The Wonderful World of Plants, Is There a Corner in the Depths of the Universe?, and the Big Scientists Talk About Small Science series. Its authors include the Illustrated Classics Editorial Board, Kuang Tingyun, Huang Chunhui, Gao Ying, Guo Hongwei, Li Ning, Zhang Ye, and the Diet and Life Editorial Board. The press emphasizes combining illustrations with text and step-by-step presentation, as in Home-Style Sichuan Cuisine (3-Step Illustrated Edition), making books easier for general readers to understand and use; other publishing background information is limited in publicly available sources.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 前言
- 第一章 养花的一般知识
- 一、花卉的分类
- 二、养花的工具
- 三、外界条件对花卉的影响
- 四、养花常用的肥料
- 五、盆花常用的施肥方法
- 第二章 花的栽培与管理
- 一、露天花卉的栽培与管理
- 二、无土栽培
- 三、盆花的四季管理
- 第三章 花卉的选种与培育
- 第四章 常见木本花卉的培育
- 一、梅 花
- 二、牡 丹
- 三、丁 香
- 四、玉 兰
- 五、杜鹃花
- 六、山茶花
- 七、桂 花
- 八、一品红
- 九、茉 莉
- 十、玫 瑰
- 十一、迎 春
- 十二、米 兰
- 十三、六月雪
- 十四、石 榴
- 十五、金银花
- 十六、扶 桑
- 十七、倒挂金钟
- 十八、紫 薇
- 十九、榆叶梅
- 二十、芳香月季
- 二十一、春 兰
- 第五章 常见草本花卉的培育
- 一、秋海棠
- 二、虞美人
- 三、康乃馨
- 四、三色堇
- 五、万寿菊
- 六、凤仙花
- 七、含羞草
- 八、长春花
- 九、四季报春
- 十、天竺葵
- 十一、波斯菊
- 十二、蝴蝶兰
- 十三、吊竹梅
- 十四、蜀 葵
- 十五、彩叶草
- 十六、蛇目菊
- 第六章 常见宿根球根花卉的培育
- 一、荷 花
- 二、睡 莲
- 三、水 仙
- 四、郁金香
- 五、菊 花
- 六、百 合
- 七、芍 药
- 八、美人蕉
- 九、万年青
- 十、吊 兰
- 十一、仙客来
- 十二、昙 花
- 十三、芦 荟
- 十四、仙人掌
- 十五、旱金莲
- 十六、太平花
- 十七、长寿花
- 十八、晚香玉
- 十九、石菖蒲
- 第七章 常见藤本花卉的培育
- 一、紫 藤
- 二、常春藤
- 三、文 竹
- 四、铁线莲
- 五、绿 萝
- 六、叶子花
- 第八章 常见观叶观果花卉的培育
- 一、银 杏
- 二、苏 铁
- 三、无花果
- 四、葡 萄
- 五、佛 手
- 六、南天竹
- 七、龟背竹
- 八、五针松
- 九、棕 竹
- 十、香 橼
- 十一、桑 椹
- 十二、橄 榄
- 第九章 花卉的繁殖
- 第十章 常见花卉病虫害及其防治
- 一、病虫害防治
- 二、农药的科学运用
- 三、波尔多液的配制法
- 四、石硫合剂的配制法
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Hai Yuan: currently, public information is limited, and details such as the author's background, nationality, and dates of birth and death have not been clearly recorded. According to the available bibliographic information, only one work by Hai Yuan is held in the database, namely A Guide to Flower Growing, which is classified under fashion. It can therefore be inferred that Hai Yuan's writing interests lean toward practical living and horticultural beautification, aimed at general readers and focused on guiding everyday flower-growing practice. In terms of subject matter, A Guide to Flower Growing belongs to the category of lifestyle guidebooks, which usually emphasize practicality and everyday experience, with clear and accessible language that allows readers to follow the steps. The value of such works lies in translating horticultural knowledge into care methods usable by ordinary households, helping readers avoid unnecessary pitfalls in daily planting. Because little else is known about Hai Yuan's other writings, the overall character and long-term influence of the author's style await further material; at this stage, only this single work can provide a preliminary understanding.
