Complete Book of Cacti & Succulents (ISBN 0789416573)

A MUST for any Cactus Lover/Collector:
I am a collector and have a full shelf of good books. When I looked at this book it was obvious that I needed to add it to my bookshelf. As I began using it I became even more assured of its quality and value. The photo's are stunning and make ID's easier. The style guide is the best I have seen. Having 21 succelent shapes on just 4 pages was great. Follow that with pages of flowers and leaf and stem shapes combined to make it totally helpful. Even the "side issues" of container choice and how to create a "desert look" were well done. If you love cacti... buying this book is a no brainer.

Nice Book:
This is a nice book to have for the more experienced cactus and succulent growers. I do have to say this book has very colorful pictures of cactus and succulents, however, the specific growing needs for each species is rather short and limited. A beginner to this hobby may experience some difficulties with providing the specific growing conditions with this book for each species. I would certainly consider purchasing this book as a gift for the upcoming holidays, as it would make a nice gift.

My Love 4 Succulents:
First off, I have a great addiction for succulents. I love learning as much about them as i possibly can (especially since i work in a plant store) and i was really happy when i purchased this book. Another reviewer was right, it does not have EVERY succulent/cacti in here, which you cannot blame since there are thousands of different kinds. There is a section, on light requirments, soil conditions, potting, propagation, container ideas as well as tons of beautiful/information pictures. My favorite part about this book is that terry hewitt provides the height and width for the next 5 and 10 year span, for each of her plants listed. Its really nice to know how big some of my lovely succulents will be! If you love succulents too, and want very good info, get this book, you'll b happy :)

Great info...:
well written, covers the basics and easy descriptions for growing, maintaining and keeping C & S alive and happy

Good book:
Good book for suculent lovers. Doesn't show every type but shows families. Great instructions for replanting and other care.