Ken Preston-Mafham is a naturalist, author and photographer. He lives in England, where he has grown cacti for more than 30 years. His previous books include Cacti and Succulents in Habitat and Cacti: The Illustrated Dictionary.
Absolutely stunning.... user-friendly. This handsome book is ideal
for both the novice cacti lover as well as the seasoned pro.--
(06/14/2007)
Colour photos are so attractive that even the fervent anti-cacti
people may be won over.--Grand magazine (Waterloo) (07/01/2007)
Documents a large selection of cacti, succulents, cadiforms and
euphorbs... This book is a handy reference to bring when shopping
for your landscape.-- (05/01/2007)
For the serious cactus fancier or a horticultural library... The
photographs are magnificent... would be of value to anyone who
grows any cacti.-- (10/18/2007)
The author has organized a collection of stunning photographs, most
of which are, quite amazingly, given their very short blooming
cycles, shown in full blooming splendor... 500 Cacti, an elegant
little volume, is highly recommended for public and school
libraries, and for academic libraries collecting in botany and
horticulture. Because the book is so aesthetically pleasing in its
own right, it would also make a wonderful addition to personal
libraries.-- (01/01/2008)
This new book features 500 species representing all cactus groups.
The cacti are arranged alphabetically by scientific genus, with an
entire page devoted to each species. At-a-glance information
includes size, distribution, spination, flower and flowering time,
plus varieties and synonyms used. Detailed descriptions reveal the
amazing adaptations cacti have made... The author provides
professional advice on growing these plants at home. Among the 500
color photographs that appear in the book are stunning shots of
cacti in bloom. 500 Cacti is a useful reference for all who admire
these long-living and distinctive plants.-- (01/01/2009)
500 Cacti provides an encyclopedic look at this family of
succulents... The author chose to use names that are "most likely
to be found in lists of cactus plants or seeds for sale, or on the
label on a pot," to avoid confusion when trying to acquire these
plants.-- (01/01/2008)
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