A Compendium of Miniature Orchid Species Volume 1

This two volume work covers epiphytic and lithophytic miniature orchids currently in cultivation, focusing not only on those species with remarkable flowers, but also the many species that are grown for their striking leaf and plant forms. Accessible to novices and experts this is a compendious and accessibly written work with individual entries for over 500 different species across more than 120 genera. Each species entry includes nomenclatural and etymological information, as well as cultivation guidance and notes about habitat, conservation status and similarities to other orchids. All species are represented with numerous photographs. Species accounts are distributed across both volumes, with introduction, cultivation and habitats sections in Volume 1 and appendices, glossary, index etc in volume 2.