Here are 221 different houseplants, each identified through a foolproof system that combines a detailed drawing of the leaf shape with the silhouette of the mature plant. Anyone, even with no gardening experience at all, can identify virtually any plant in the house in a few seconds using this remarkably effective book. Each listing includes notes on the light, humidity, and watering regimen the plants prefer.The book is prefaced with very helpful chapters on plant selection and care, common houseplant problems, and much more - and there are valuable appendices that list mail-order sources and a complete cross-referencing of the plants by common and botanical name. (7 X 91/4, 208 pages, b&w photos, illustrations)