What We Are Reading Today: ‘The Hidden Histories of Houseplants’

Authors: Maddie and Alice Bailey A monstera’s holes, a calathea’s moving leaves and a fern’s preference for humidity may seem like ordinary botanical quirks, but “The Hidden Histories of Houseplants” makes a persuasive case that there is a much bigger story behind houseplants. Written by sisters Maddie and Alice Bailey and published by Hardie Grant Books’ imprint Quadrille Publishing, the 2021 work explores the histories of 20 of the world’s most familiar houseplants.

Raccontata daarabnews.com