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Phalaenopsis - Fourth Quarter, Vol. 21(2) 2011
Phalaenopsis: A Monograph
By Eric Christenson
Phalaenopsis has in recent
years, with millions of plants
being produced for the mass
market annually. Moth orchids
have helped eliminate the
misconception of orchids as
temperamental conservatory
plants only for the very rich.
In the words of author Eric
Christenson, we are wit-
nessing “the makings of
an orchid revolution.”
Against this backdrop
of change, Christenson
set out to write a defini-
tive monograph of the
genus Phalaenopsis, the first thor-
ough treatment since Herman Sweet’s revision in 1969. Fo-
cusing mainly on the forebears of today’s omnipresent hybrids — the
species — he always keeped an eye on the characteristics that species
might bring to today’s hybridization programs. With extensive keys
and detailed reviews of the taxonomy of the genus, Christenson pro-
vides a thorough picture of the current scientific understanding of these
remarkable plants.
In addition to its scientific content, this book offers a wealth of practi-
cal information for the orchid hobbyist. A useful chapter on cultivation
techniques is included, as is a chapter on hybrids in their many forms,
shapes, and colors. More than 200 color photos and 60 drawings en-
liven the work and provide a fascinating visual overview.
With the full sponsorship and support of the International Phalae-
nopsis Alliance, Christenson has written an extraordinary book reflect-
ing years of botanical research and horticultural experience with the
genus. No orchid specialist will want to be without it.
Eric A. Christenson was a research taxonomist with strong interests
in the Aeridinae (Sarcanthinae), neotropical floristics, and the con-
servation of horticultural plants. He did field work in Peru, Guyana
and French Guiana and authored the orchid treatment for the Vascular
Flora of Central French Guiana. A prolific author of more than 300
publications, Dr. Christenson attempted to bridge the gap between tax-
onomy and horticulture, and was a strong advocate for orchid conser-
vation, particularly ex situ propagation. He died in 2011.
Phalaenopsis: A Monograph
By Eric Christenson
• Format: Hardback • Pages: 396 pp.
• Book dimensions: 5.5 x 8.5 in. (215 x 140 mm.)
• Images: 213 b/w photos, 86 b/w illustrations
Limited to available stock
Hardback $75 • Leather bound $100
Plus postage and handling
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