Unique Features of the Book
This handbook, "Palms For India", has been designed to give maximum information in minimum possible syllables There is a section “Categorisation of Palms” giving suggestions to users as to which palms would be suitable for desired locations. Pronunciation has been provided along with every palm species to help remove confusion and make pronunciation easier for any one interested in learning about palms. Individual chapters have been provided in the book giving brief and accurate information for proper palm growth, cultivation & culture.
 
 
 
Icons
 Icon Meaning / Usage
Icons
Icon Meaning / Usage
Normal height of stem / Palm
Water requirement
Single stem
Humidity
Clustering stems
Suitable temperature (min- max)
Size, color and description of fruit
Origin of the species
 
Leaf Shape, structure & color
Pot culture
Preferred soil
General information
Requirement of sunlight
 
 
Contents of the Book
Contents of the Book
Contents of the Book ( Continued)
 
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 Find out, which palms will thrive in your climate.
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 Useful for landscapers, gardeners and nurserymen.
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 Learn to recognize and pronounce names correctly.
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 Descriptions through icons are easy to understand. Useful for growers, buyers, sellers and traders.
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 This handbook is the only available guide book for cultivation of ornamental palms in India.
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 Guidance from seed collection, germination to transplantation have been summarized in the book.