Looking for a plant podcast where you can learn how to really understand your plants and care for them? The journey starts here! Award-winning journalist and podcast host Jane Perrone guides you through the world of houseplant care with the help of a host of expert guests.
Raffaele Di Lallo of Ohio Tropics joins me to talk about the best ways to water houseplants, and I answer a question about repotting an old jade tree.
One of the best things you can do this winter is give your houseplants a health check: I explain how it’s done. Plus I answer a question about what to do with fallen leaves, and we discuss developments in OTL’s quest for a monstera emoji with my assistant Kelly Westlake. And we meet listener Nick Shalosky.
Judy Feldstein of Houseplant411.com joins me to share her ten commandments for houseplant care and I answer question about fungus gnats.
Want to give your houseplants a staycation outside? Here are my top tips on what to put outside, what to watch for and what to do if you don’t have any outside space. Plus I answer a question about moss poles and we hear from listener Sophie from Wales.
Read MoreTerry Richardson aka The Black Thumb joins me to answer all your orchid rescue questions: plus I answer a question about plants that can hold their own in a loft space.
Read MoreMoisture in the air helps keep many houseplants healthy, but how do we know how much humidity our plants need? Kevin Espiritu and Jonathan Jarry join me to explore the misty world of humidifiers. Plus we hear from listener Teagen in Meet The Listener.
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreIt’s the final part of my run-through of the various things you can use to make up your houseplant potting mixes, including perlite and vermiculite; plus I answer a question about a mixed planter.
Read MoreIn the second part of my potting mix ingredients A-Z I work through from C to L, covering leca, leaf mould and coir, plus I answer a question about watering citrus trees, and we hear from listener Theresa.
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How to get the most out of houseplants - without the overwhelm, the excessive plant hauls and the post-purchase crashouts.