A fantastically diverse, mysterious and amazing group of plants - cacti. Meeting them - whether in nature, in a park, at an exhibition, on the windowsill of friends or in an illustration in a book - will not leave anyone indifferent. Growing and collecting cacti is one of the most exciting things to do. But also one of the most difficult. Two main difficulties lie in wait for someone interested in growing cacti: an intricate system of names and sophisticated agricultural technology. Our book will help in solving these problems. Over 700 coloured illustrations, a clear modern classification and detailed care recommendations will be invaluable to both the budding cactus grower and the seasoned collector.