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house plant books How to Grow House Plants (A Sunset Book)

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house plant books How to Grow House Plants (A Sunset Book)Bring your indoor jungle to life with this classic Sunset guide. In clear steps, it covers light, water, soil, and troubleshooting for todays most loved houseplants. Because it includes projects (terrariums, miniature gardens, kid activities) and a year round planner, its as useful now as it was in the 70s. Clean, photo verified, and ready for your shelf. Quick Specs Item Type: Book (softcover) Size: 11 x 9 inches Material: Paper wraps; paper pages

Bring your indoor jungle to life with this classic Sunset guide. In clear steps, it covers light, water, soil, and troubleshooting for today’s most-loved houseplants.

Because it includes projects (terrariums, miniature gardens, kid activities) and a year-round planner, it’s as useful now as it was in the ’70s. Clean, photo-verified, and ready for your shelf.

Quick Specs

  • Item Type: Book (softcover)
  • Size: 11 x 9 inches
  • Material: Paper wraps; paper pages
  • Color: Warm golden-yellow cover with green interior-garden photo; cream pages
  • Origin or Maker: Lane Books (Sunset), Menlo Park, California
  • Year or Era: 1968 copyright; 18th printing June 1974
  • Genre: Gardening, Houseplants, Indoor Gardening
  • Language / Pages: English, 96 pages
  • Identifiers: LCCN 68-23238 (per copyright page)

Edition & Features

  • Illustrations/Layouts: Black-and-white photos, diagrams, and step-by-step features; index included
  • Topics Covered: Basics; foliage & blossom plants; African violets; indoor-outdoor plants; succulents & cactus; bromeliads; orchids; pests & diseases; fluorescent-light gardening; year-round guide
  • Extras: Projects for kids; bottle gardens; miniature gardens; terrariums; “what to do when a new plant arrives”

Condition

  • Grade: Good vintage condition
  • Notes: Light edge and corner wear to wraps; small dark mark near upper left front; mild spine rub; interior pages clean with gentle age toning; binding sound.
  • See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.

Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.

Provenance & Notes

From an estate collection in Michigan. Classic Sunset style pairs well with modern plant décor.

About the Author / Maker

Created by the Sunset Editorial Staff (ed. Barbara Pesch). Sunset/Lane Books produced practical, photo-rich home and garden guides trusted by generations of readers.

Ready to use as an everyday plant manual—or to style your coffee table—add this retro-reliable guide to your cart before another plant lover grabs it.

Disclaimer

The vintage items I share with you have been previously owned and loved and may show some wear. Please use the pictures as a guide. While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.

Care & Handling: Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings.

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About Reading Vintage

At Reading Vintage, I curate one-of-a-kind treasures for book lovers, decorators, and collectors—including vintage books, retro bookends, and charming collectible pieces.

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