Succulents: A Field Guide

Written by Dr. Kit Carlson

Narrated by Charity Spencer

A comprehensive audio guide to succulents—a must-have for any houseplant enthusiast.

Succulents is a field guide to 50 varieties of succulents. In this book, you will find profiles detailing each plant’s natural habitat, identifying characteristics, care and keeping tips, common pests and diseases, purchasing notes, and more. Whether you want a crash course on succulents or are interested in interior design and potted arrangements, this is the perfect reading companion.

Inside you’ll find:

• White Mexican Rose (Echeveria elegans)
• Elephant Bush (Portulacaria afra)
• Spiral Aloe (Aloe polyphylla)
• Baby Rubber Plant (Peperomia obtusifolia)
• Burro’s Tail (Sedum morganianum)

 

And many, many more! Succulents is an engrossing overview of these diverse species. Use this book as a guide to plant care and learn which houseplants are right for you and your lifestyle. New houseplant parents, experienced botanists, and gardeners alike will find opportunities for discovery.

A glossary is included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Cider Mill Press
• Release date: Oct 24, 2023
• ISBN: 9781400342655

Dr. Kit Carlson

Dr. Kit Carlson earned her PhD in Plant Microbiology and Pathology at the University of Missouri, and conducted her post-doctoral research at Virginia Tech, focused on molecular diagnostics of plant disease. Kit has been a botany professor for nearly two decades. During her tenure she has served thousands of students and developed and instructed more than fifteen different plant science courses. She and her students have conducted and published research on a wide range of topics, including plant disease, medicinal plants, ethnobotany, public land, science education, and more.