Gardening in the Tropics: The Definitive Guide for Gardeners

An enormous encyclopedia of tropical gardening that will be of interest not only to gardeners in tropical and subtropical areas but also to greenhouse enthusiasts everywhere. Included are detailed, illustrated listings of herbaceous plants, shrubs and climbers, trees and palms, foliage plants, and orchids. Although written specifically for the tropical climate of Malaysia, the book is also useful for the less steamy conditions of Hawaii, south Florida, and southern California.