Terrain: The Houseplant Book: An Insiders Guide to Cultivating and Collecting the Most Sought-After Specimens

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Terrains plant experts travel the world in search of the most unusual and interesting houseplants. In this inspiring and practical guide, they share their favourite specimens: exotic and eclectic ferns, like the skeleton fork, a primitive (and unfussy) predecessor to the family; new aroids to feed that monstera obsession; and adventurous trailing plants like dischidia, which is found cascading from tree branches in its native Thailand; plus succulents and cacti, indoor trees, the best low-care plants, and 'rule breakers' like bamboo muhly grass that can make an unexpected move indoors.

Along the way, Terrain introduces their favourite independent growers passionate plant lovers who are creating new hybrids and bringing back old-school specimens to the market. And readers learn Terrains way of styling and overarching philosophy on care: the most important thing we can give our plants is our presence.

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Terrain: TheHouseplant Bookshows us how to smash the expected and break new ground. . . . Gorgeous.
Sunset

An informative and inspiring guide to collecting and growing plants at home.
Gardenista

[A] comprehensive guide to houseplants. . . . Lowrie covers all the bases, and delivers a survey thats encyclopedic but not overwhelming.
Publishers Weekly

My journey in greenery began when I first visited Terrain back in 2011. Seeing the beauty they created, curating and designing spaces with plants, inspired me to start down the path Im on today. Their team is among the absolute best at understanding and caring for plants, and this book is a must-have!

Hilton Carter, author ofWild at Home,Wild Interiors,andWild Creations

In their comprehensive tome, Lowrie and the Terrain team have expertly captured not only the houseplant zeitgeist but also the heart and soul of the industry by highlighting some of the most iconic growers in the United States. Sumptuous photosall done in the impeccable Terrain stylewill have your tongue wagging and heart fluttering. Two green thumbs up!

Summer Rayne Oakes, producer of YouTubesPlant One on Meand author ofHow to Make a Plant Love You

Author Bio

Melissa Lowrieis the divisional merchandise manager of plants and garden for Terrain. An industry leader with over twenty-five years of experience in the home and garden space, Lowrie got her start at Waterloo Gardens, a family-owned garden centrein Chester County, Pennsylvania. She joined the Terrain team at its launch in 2008, and worked as a buyer, floral designer, and photo stylist for the brand prior to taking on her current role. She lives with her partner, artist and designer Wen Blankenship, and their two spotted pups, Jasper and Ru, in Philadelphias Germantown neighbourhood.