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The Hidden Histories of Houseplants explores 20 of the world’s most common houseplants.

This book isn’t just a dry exploration of historical cultivation; the narrative explores the plants’ places in social history, science and culture, showcasing the most fascinating elements of each plant’s story, be it the exploration as to why Monstera deliciosa have holes in their leaves, whether houseplants have the ability to count, or why Calathea leaves open during the day and close up at night.

Accompanied by stunning illustrations, each text takes the reader on a journey through time, history and culture, told by the most universally binding objects in our homes from London to Beijing – houseplants.

The Hidden Histories of Houseplants: Fascinating

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      Publisher Hardie Grant Books (UK)
      Published 11 November 2021
      ISBN-13 9781784884055
      978-1784884055
      ISBN-10 1784884057
      Also in:
      Natural History Trees, wildflowers and plants: general interest

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The Hidden Histories of Houseplants explores 20 of the world’s most common houseplants.

      This book isn’t just a dry exploration of historical cultivation; the narrative explores the plants’ places in social history, science and culture, showcasing the most fascinating elements of each plant’s story, be it the exploration as to why Monstera deliciosa have holes in their leaves, whether houseplants have the ability to count, or why Calathea leaves open during the day and close up at night.

      Accompanied by stunning illustrations, each text takes the reader on a journey through time, history and culture, told by the most universally binding objects in our homes from London to Beijing – houseplants.

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