Houseplants from A to Z. The Most Complete Encyclopedia

Galina Popova — biologist, phytodesigner, and practical florist with many years of experience. She knows that a beautiful plant in the store and the same plant at home a month later — these are often two different stories. Her approach is based not on memorizing names, but on understanding physiology: why one flower withers on the windowsill while another thrives in partial shade. A purchased plant looks perfect in the store, but quickly loses its appearance and stops blooming at home. Familiar situation? It's not that you are «not meant to» have plants, but rather that we often choose flowers based on appearance, forgetting about their real needs. Light, temperature, soil composition — these are not secondary details, but the foundation without which no encyclopedia will help. You are holding not just a catalog of beautiful flowering species, but a complete system for home gardening. Galina Popova teaches you to assess the parameters of your space before purchasing, to create the right substrates (and not just pour «soil from a bag»), and to understand the language of plants. The book covers more than 50 popular and rare flowering cultures, but the main focus here — is universal care principles: from diagnosing window lighting to reviving plants after vacation.

In this edition, you will find: A guide to choosing plants for your real conditions, not dreams; Detailed instructions for creating the ideal soil for each species; Analysis of typical mistakes in watering, repotting, and purchasing imported specimens; Practical tips for placement in interiors, creating terrariums, and winter gardens. With this book, you will stop guessing and start creating a green interior consciously. You will learn how to turn your windowsill into a blooming garden that delights all year round, and transform plant care from a lottery into a clear system.