RHS Practical House Plant Book by Zia Allaway - Non Fiction - Hardcover

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780241317594
Publisher: DK
Page Count: 224

Overview
The RHS Practical House Plant Book is the definitive indoor gardening companion for anyone who wants to bring greenery into their home with confidence. Published in partnership with the Royal Horticultural Society, this hardcover guide profiles 175 popular house plants, from easy-care succulents to showy flowering specimens, while covering everything from choosing the right plant for your space to styling it beautifully once it's home. Practical troubleshooting advice, watering and light guides, and step-by-step projects make this an essential reference for apartment dwellers, first-time plant parents, and seasoned collectors alike who want their indoor garden to truly thrive.

About the Book
Written by horticultural author Zia Allaway and florist-turned-houseplant-expert Fran Bailey, in association with the Royal Horticultural Society, this book is organized to make indoor gardening approachable and enjoyable for every skill level. It opens with guidance on choosing plants suited to your home's light levels, humidity, and lifestyle, then moves into creative display ideas such as grouping plants by texture, building a living wall, or styling a terrarium for a small apartment. The heart of the book is its directory of 175 plant profiles, each detailing mature size, light and water needs, feeding schedules, and common problems to watch for, so readers can diagnose yellowing leaves, drooping stems, or pest issues quickly and confidently. Step-by-step projects walk through practical tasks like repotting, propagating cuttings, and creating hanging displays, while expert tips address seasonal care adjustments throughout the year as light and temperature shift. Clear, detailed photography accompanies every plant entry, helping readers identify their own plants and spot early signs of stress before they become serious. Whether the goal is a single striking specimen on a windowsill or a lush jungle of foliage filling a sunroom, the book's structure lets readers dip in for a quick answer or read cover to cover for a fuller understanding of indoor plant care. It's a trusted, RHS-endorsed resource that balances horticultural accuracy with everyday practicality for home gardeners of all experience levels, making it a dependable reference to return to season after season.

Key Benefits

• Covers 175 house plants with detailed profiles including light, water, and feeding needs
• Royal Horticultural Society-endorsed advice you can trust for accurate plant care
• Creative styling and display ideas for every room, from windowsills to living walls
• Step-by-step projects for repotting, propagating, and arranging hanging displays
• Troubleshooting guidance to diagnose yellowing leaves, pests, and other common problems
• Clear photography throughout to help you identify and care for your own plants

About the Author
Zia Allaway is an author, journalist, and qualified horticulturalist who has written and edited numerous gardening titles for the RHS and DK, including the RHS Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers. Fran Bailey grew up on a cut flower nursery near York, where her father encouraged her love of horticulture; she trained at the Welsh College of Horticulture before working as a freelance florist and opening her own flower shop in South London. Together with the Royal Horticultural Society, the pair bring decades of combined plant expertise to this comprehensive, reader-friendly indoor gardening guide.

Why You'll Love This Book
With 175 plant profiles, styling inspiration, and reliable RHS-backed care advice, this hardcover guide takes the guesswork out of growing healthy house plants. It makes a thoughtful housewarming or holiday gift, a perfect pick-me-up for a plant-loving friend, and a lasting reference for anyone starting their first indoor garden this season.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.