The Hidden Histories of Houseplants Fascinating Stories of Our Most-Loved Houseplants

The Hidden Histories of Houseplants explores 20 of the world's most common houseplants.This book isn't just a dry exploration of historical cultivation; the narrative explores the plants' places in social history, science and culture, showcasing the most fascinating elements of each plant's story, be it the exploration as to why Monstera deliciosa have holes in their leaves, whether houseplants have the ability to count, or why Calathea leaves open during the day and close up at night.Accompanied by stunning illustrations, each text takes the reader on a journey through time, history and culture, told by the most universally binding objects in our homes from London to Beijing - houseplants.

ISBN:	9781784884055
Publisher:	Hardie Grant London
Imprint:	Hardie Grant Books
Published date:	11 Nov 2021
DEWEY:	635.965
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	160
Weight:	478g
Height:	144mm
Width:	224mm
Spine width:	21mm

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