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

I’ve read several house plant books and so far this has been one of my favorites. Most of the books are guides about how to take care of plants which can be helpful but also contains information that can be easily found on Google. This book shares the history and scientific research behind some of t......more

Nothing that can’t be found on google. I thought the book would dive into specific groups of plants that we see over time. Giving insight to the history of the plant. However, the book is more a general idea of house plants as if maybe someone has never actually seen them. This would be the book for......more

I LOVED the illustrations in this one, and the science is so fascinating. Perfect quick bites to read and learn more about houseplants. Reminded me that all of the houseplants I have came from the jungles and deserts. So it’s fun to change the perspective now when I look at them. There are a handful......more

An interesting read that kept me engaged & reminded me why I respect & love plants so much......more

I really enjoyed this book. I found it helpful to have my phone or iPad next to me to look up pictures of the specific species or facts that were presented! Living bridges made from the aerial roots of Ficus Elastica! Sheep-eating plants! There were so many interesting facts scattered throughout tha......more