Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Cacti & Other Succulents written by J. Říha and published by Conran Octopus. This book was released on 1981 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A valuable and attractive reference book for anyone with an interest in this fascinating and ever-popular group of plants. The world-wide selection of species is very comprehensive, covering over 400 species-from the curious "living pebbles" of southern Africa, to the giants of the central American deserts. The species descriptions are accompanied by magnificent photographs, many of outstanding beauty. Succulence as a botanical adaptation is fully explained, and there is detailed information on how to grow cacti and other succulents in the home. -Jacket