Read ebook [PDF]Legends of the Leaf: Unearthing the secrets to help your plants thrive

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Legends of the Leaf: Unearthing the secrets to help your
plants thrive
Sinopsis :
Have you ever wondered why the leaves of the Swiss cheese
plant have holes? How aloe vera came to be harnessed as a
medicinal powerhouse? Or why &#8211despite your best
efforts &#8211you can&#8217tkeep your Venus flytrap
alive?You are not alone: houseplant expert Jane Perrone has
asked herself those very questions, and in Legends of the Leaf
she digs deep beneath the surface to reveal the answers. By
exploring how they grow in the wild, and the ways they are
understood and used by the people who live among them, we
can learn almost everything we need to know about our
cherished houseplants.Along the way, she unearths their

hidden histories and the journeys they&#8217vetaken to
become prized possessions in our homes: from the Kentia
palms which stood either side of Queen Victoria&#8217coffin
as she lay in state to the dark history of the leopard lily, once
exploited for its toxic properties to English ivy, which provided
fishermen with a sourceof bait.Each houseplant history in this
beautifully illustrated collection is accompanied by a detailed
care guide and hard-won practical advice, but it is only by
understanding their roots that we can truly unlock the secrets
to helping plants thrive.