This handy reference book, which details the botany and classification of cacti and succulents, examines their diversity of size, shape and form. It includes design ideas for growing succulent plants in the home, complete with tips and ideas for hanging baskets, patios and terraces, garden settings, and indoor and container cultivation. The photographic plant directory provides a definitive reference section for cacti and care, and the cultivation section provides step-by-step guidance on all aspects of buying, planting and maintaining cacti and succulents, as well as techniques for planting, propagation, grafting, and maintenance.