I meet Tony Le-Britton, aroid grower extraordinaire also known as @notanotherjungle, at his home in Northamptonshire. Plus I answer a question about a wayward Hoya.
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Garden writer and podcaster Ellen Zachos joins me to talk about our favourite Hoyas, plant tattoos and the future of houseplants. And I answer a question about plants to place next to a heater.
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If your new plant has super-shiny leaves, it may have been treated with a leaf shine spray. I find out more about these products with Canadian plant expert and garden writer Larry Hodgson, and discuss the best ways to clean plant leaves. Plus we hear from listener Beth.
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Crotons (Codiaeum variegatum) have a bit of a reputation or dropping leaves - I suggest some ways of keeping yours fully clothed this winter; plus I answer a question about a Thanksgiving cactus and we meet listener Carol.
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I profile three species that were once ubiquitous but have been inexplicably ignored in the current houseplant revolution: the piggyback plant, Swedish ivy and Pilea ‘Moon Valley’. And I answer a question about an unusual potential source of water for houseplants.
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It's Diva Week! I'm bringing you expert advice on how to care for five demanding houseplants, broken down into bite-sized episodes every weekday. Today’s plant is the polka dot Begonia.
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@plantswithkrystal joins me to talk about her new book, how plants help with grief, and that legendary chunky soil mix dance.