Soil scientist Ashley Esakin joins me to delve into the science of houseplant substrates.
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I find out how LECA is made and talk to LECA convert Kimberly Black, plus I answer a question about pest control in winter.
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Did you know that plants have memory, senses and their own unique language? Find out more with Dr Beronda Montgomery, author of new book Lessons With Plants. Plus I answer a question about plants to hang in the shower.
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Is my plant taking merely resting, or is it dead? Why has my cactus stopped growing? If you’ve ever asked these questions, this episode is for you! Botanist Dr Matt Candeias joins me to demystify dormancy in plants.
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Moisture 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.
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In this week’s show I explain why springtails are nothing to be afraid of, and I explain how to take cuttings of the swiss cheese plant, Monstera deliciosa. Plus we hear from listener Jonathan in Meet the Listener.
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I learn about the science of tissue culture and what it means for the houseplant industry with the help of Chris Reynolds, founder of tissue culture lab Seedless Labs. Plus I answer a question about an ivy and a Dracaena called Norman, and we hear from listener Karl.
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Professor Nox Makunga of Stellenbosch University in South Africa joins me to explain the pigments that give houseplant leaves their colours, I answer a question about a ‘Silver Ripple’ Peperomia and we hear from listener Mia.
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I am joined by fellow houseplant expert Mr Houseplant, aka Vladan Nikolic, to discuss the ingredients that go into your plants’ pots, plus I answer a question about finding name-appropriate houseplant gifts.
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This week I find out what why silicon’s so important to leaves, answer a couple of questions about brown spots on leaves, and we hear from listener MV.
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Terrestrial ecologist Dr Polly Schiffman explains these vital plant processes, plus I answer a question about a lanky Pilea and we hear from Joe from Texas in Meet the Listener.
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If you’ve ever been flummoxed by a houseplant that came with a label marked simply ‘foliage’, this episode will help you start to figure out the name of your new addition.
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