The Hidden Histories of Houseplants

Download or read book The Hidden Histories of Houseplants written by Maddie Bailey and published by Hardie Grant Publishing. This book was released on 2021-11-11 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Hidden Histories of Houseplants explores 20 of the world’s most common houseplants. This book isn’t just a dry exploration of historical cultivation; the narrative explores the plants’ places in social history, science and culture, showcasing the most fascinating elements of each plant’s story, be it the exploration as to why Monstera deliciosa have holes in their leaves, whether houseplants have the ability to count, or why Calathea leaves open during the day and close up at night. Accompanied by stunning illustrations, each text takes the reader on a journey through time, history and culture, told by the most universally binding objects in our homes from London to Beijing – houseplants.