{"product_id":"slipper-orchids-of-the-tropical-americas","title":"Slipper Orchids of the Tropical Americas","description":"Slipper orchids are amongst the most popular of all cultivated orchids. They are widely grown and have been hybridized for almost a century and a half. \u003ci\u003eSlipper Orchids of the Tropical Americas\u003c\/i\u003e covers the tropical American species of three genera of slipper orchids, \u003ci\u003eSelenipedium\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMexipedium\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePhragmipedium\u003c\/i\u003e. Until fairly recently the slipper orchid scene has been dominated by the tropical Asian species of the genus \u003ci\u003ePaphiopedilum\u003c\/i\u003e, however the discovery of a suite of spectacular new species, particularly in the genus \u003ci\u003ePhragmipedium\u003c\/i\u003e and of the monotypic \u003ci\u003eMexipedium xerophyticum\u003c\/i\u003e a true missing link, has transformed appreciation of the tropical American slipper orchid species. The new generation of hybrids that have resulted are showy, brightly colored and long-lasting – favorites on the show bench and in the amateur greenhouse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the first monograph in English to cover the tropical American slipper orchids. Written by Phillip Cribb, perhaps the leading orchid taxonomist in the world, together with Christopher Purver, Director of the Eric Young Orchid Foundation, on the Isle of Jersey, renowned for its \u003ci\u003ePhragmipedium\u003c\/i\u003e breeding program.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe authors provide a detailed systematic treatment of the genera and species, including their history, taxonomy, description, keys, distribution, cytology and ecology. A history of the breeding of \u003ci\u003ePhragmipedium\u003c\/i\u003e hybrids since the second half of the 19th century deals with the revolution brought about by the discovery of the amazing scarlet-flowered \u003ci\u003eP. besseae\u003c\/i\u003e and the spectacular royal purple \u003ci\u003eP. kovachii\u003c\/i\u003e. Future breeding trends are also covered and the cultivation of these desirable plants is also discussed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeautifully illustrated throughout with color botanical paintings by Carol Woodin, as well as black and white line drawings, color photographs and maps. Length: 281 pages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnjoy free shipping on this book! Please allow 2 to 4 weeks for delivery.\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"OrchidWeb","offers":[{"title":"New – Hardcover","offer_id":51513741181237,"sku":"S-27533-0","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/4313\/1445\/files\/77a88d6b-9d27-4ec1-b9be-83504ae1794c__04649.jpg?v=1775363604","url":"https:\/\/store.orchidweb.com\/products\/slipper-orchids-of-the-tropical-americas","provider":"OrchidWeb","version":"1.0","type":"link"}