富有悠久歷史的倫敦皇家植物園,又名邱園(Kew Gardens),蒐集了5萬種以上的植物,是世界文化遺產之一。由植物生物學家也是《邱園的奇異植物》(Kew’s Weird Plants)的作者克里斯(Chris Thorogood)選編。超過50種來自皇家植物園的經典熱帶植物。偷偷告訴你植物們鮮為人知的趣味小故事,從產地到植物特性。獨家曝光皇家植物園的私密檔案資料,並搭配全彩的植物插圖,富有教育意涵,同時又是一本值得收藏的藝術品。
熱帶溫室(the Tropical hothouse)是植物的天堂,各式熱帶植物被巧妙的裝飾與栽植,葡萄藤、蘭花、鳳梨科植物。各式香氣綻放,滿室芬芳,綠蔭自然,蕨類植物四處蔓延。充滿異國風情的盆蘭,與混種的植披,到茂盛的植物林道。綠色植栽,交互成為獨有的室內風格。讓世界的植物之最,在你的手中綻放,一手掌握經典植物的秘密!
The Tropical Hothouse describes over 50 tropical plants, telling the intriguing stories of their origins and compelling features. Sourced exclusively from the archives at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, each accompanying illustration presses out of the page, transforming your book into a work of art.
The Tropical Hothouse contains a botanical paradise, where tropical trees are festooned with vines, orchids and bromeliads, lurid blossoms perfume the air, and leafy ferns and palms jostle for the light. From exotic-looking potted orchids and motley assortments of succulents, to luxuriant, leafy greenery, house plants and terraria are more popular than ever as additions to stylish interiors. This beautifully presented and fascinating collection includes perennial favourites and unusual specimens, transporting this world of extraordinary plants into your hands and home.