Succulent - Books
'Succulents for the Garden' Series by Attila Kapitany and Rudolf Schulz
About the Authors:
The 'Succulents for the Garden' series is written in Australia by Attila Kapitany and Rudolf Schulz and published by them (Schulz Publishing). The authors both have independently owned and managed nurseries specializing in succulents since 1983 (Tarrington Exotics of Teesdale Vic and Paradisia Nurseries), and as a result, have in-depth knowledge about the availability, suitability, and growth characteristics of most succulent plants available.
Both authors have travelled widely overseas to visit succulents in their native habitats which has helped in the understanding of the suitability of these colourful and easy care plants.
Special Offer: Purchase the complete book set at the reduced price of $110 and you will receive a bonus starter pack of 15 Succulent Cuttings at no extra charge. (see bottom of page)
Succulents for the Garden 
(revised edition, 2006)
96 pages full colour
Succulents have come a long way since grandma's day when they were represented by a few spiny and neglected specimens in clay pots. Today succulents demonstrate their many advantages in Australian gardens and landscaping through their outstanding colour, shapes, form, and textures as well as their maintenance advantages and hardiness. With the advent of water wise gardening, more gardeners are demanding information on how to choose and use these outstanding and care-free plants. No longer just thought of as potted specimens, they are gaining favour as ground covers, borders, living mulches, fire retardants, slope stabilizers and in a host of other exciting roles.
Succulents for the Garden is written for gardeners who seek basic information and inspiration about these plants. The first half of the book gives ideas, inspiration and information on garden versatility The remainder of the book puts forward those succulent groups which are the most suitable for garden use. A series of charts and tables helps the reader decide on which plants best solve particular garden problems. This book is great for beginners.
More Succulents for the Garden 
(reprinted 2004, 2007)
96 pages full colour
More Succulents for the Garden is the second in a series of books which explains how these fascinating plants can be used in the garden. Our first book, Succulents for the Garden (published in December 2000) focused on where and why succulents are used in garden situations as well as listing the most commonly used varieties. This book expands on the first, but also introducing a range of new varieties which are now becoming available. It also covers some of the lesser understood old favourites, with frilly, colourful echeverias being well represented.
Succulent Success in the Garden 
(reprinted, 2007)
104 pages full colour
Succulent Success in the Garden is the third in a series of books which explains how these fascinating plants can be used in the garden. In this book a range of gardens are explored in considerable detail, showing a variety of situations, ranging from an inner city courtyard to a rural property. Many interesting ideas and inspirational information will be gained from looking closely at how and why these gardens are created and maintained. The gardens in this book are all private gardens, created by the efforts of the owners alone. No designer, caretaker or landscaper was ever used or needed. Why are all these gardeners so excited and successful with their succulents? Because they 'work'. It can be as simple as that.
This book will show you better than any other book written where and how to grow succulents in a wide variety of garden situations. While this is no guarantee that your garden will transform itself into a succulent paradise, it will at least give you the information which can make that dream possible. This book is especially useful for anyone who is planning to landscape a new garden.
Succulents: Care and Health 
104 pages full colour
Buying a succulent plant is the easy part. Now what ? Where do I grow it? How do I take care of it? What do I need to keep it healthy?
These questions and more are answered in this easy to use book. Divided into three chapters 'Basic Concepts', 'Care' and 'Health', this book will provide a handy reference to all your questions about how succulents grow and thrive. Keeping your garden in order and you plants looking healthy is easy!
Succulents: Propagation
112 pages full colour
If you think there is nothing more to learn about succulent propagation beyond pushing a few leaves into a pot then you are mistaken. Many of the really attractive or new varieties of succulents require specialised propagating techniques or ‘tricks of the trade’..
Most of the contents and ideas in this book, which include propagating rare succulent varieties, are new to gardeners. You will be surprised at what you will learn from this book.
Also included are many pictures of beautiful succulents rarely seen on other books. In summary ,while the heading implies it is only a book about propagation, most people who have looked at a copy, buy one for what they see).
Succulents for the Garden - 5 Book Set (with 15 succulent cuttings starter pack)
This is the complete series of books on succulents covering what they’re called, how to grow them, how to use them creatively in the garden and lots more. Each book builds on the others, covering how to garden with succulents successfully. Unlike other books on succulents, our series is up to date, practical and has lots of Australian content.
Whereas each book can be purchased separately for AUD $23.95 (see above), the complete set of five books is now available with 15 free succulent plant cuttings at a reduced price.
Due to quarantine restrictions, the bonus starter pack of cuttings in this offer is not valid for Western Australia or Tasmania customers.
Specialty Books
Echeveria Cultivars
by Lorraine Schulz and Attila Kapitany
208 pages, hard cover, full colour,
This long awaited book is aimed at collectors and gardeners alike and is currently recognized as the world’s best book on echeverias. Covering an outstanding selection, with hundreds of large photographs showing plants under different growing conditions. Enjoy the photos, identify some of your unknowns and lust for some of the new hybrids soon to be available. Almost every aspect of growing and caring for these much loved plants are included.
Aeonium in Habitat and Cultivation
By Rudolf Schulz
208 pages, hard bound, full colour,
Aeonium in Habitat and Cultivation covers all the aeonium species and hybrids which are commercially available, and the many and varied aspects of growing them whether from cuttings or seeds.
A comprehensive book with with hundreds of colour photos of aeoniums in habitat, mostly on the Canary Islands. Great pictures, some quite spectacular. Exceptional value.
Haworthia for the Collector
By Rudolf Schulz 2009
240 pages 285mm x 215mm Hardbound with french-fold jacket. 550 photographs, colour throughout.
There are numerous books published on Haworthia. However most of these focus on the plants in habitat or on taxonomic issues. This is the latest and so most up to date - December 2009.
This book focuses on the needs of the collector: identification, care, health and propagation.
Half of Haworthia for the Collector covers the species and many of their first generation hybrids in alphabetical order.
The second half deals with aspects of cultivation, ranging from pot culture, general care, health and propagation as well as chapters on variegates and the latest hybrids.
Haworthia for the Collector is written in an easy style with abundant photographs, it will appeal to the succulent collector, the botanist, the armchair traveller and all those interested in knowing more about this variable and beautiful genus of plants.
Finally a book about succulents that can be easily grown in the shade.
