I visit the national collection of Lithops at Abbey Brook Cactus Nursery in the Peak District and answer a question about plants for windowless bathrooms.

Cacti & succulentsJane PerroneNovember 1, 2019Lithops, bathroomsComment

Episode 114: houseplants and sustainability part two - the nursery trade

I chat to Dave Hanson, owner/manager of Sage Garden Greenhouses in Winnipeg, Canada and co-host of podcast The Grow Guide about sustainability and the houseplant nursery trade. And I answer a question about the so-called ‘mini Monstera’, Rhapidophora tetrasperma.

Jane PerroneOctober 25, 2019sustainability, RhaphidophoraComment

Episode 113: winterising your plants with the Plant Daddy Podcast

I chat about the challenges of getting houseplants ready for winter with Stephen and Matthew of the Plant Daddy podcast. Plus, more on the mystery Peperomia from episode 112, and I answer a question on ferns and ivies.

Jane PerroneOctober 18, 2019Peperomia, CaladiumComment

Episode 112: plant swaps

I visit two seasoned plant swappers in Sheffield to find out how it’s done - and I answer a question about a mystery Peperomia.

Plants and wellbeingJane PerroneOctober 11, 2019PeperomiaComment

Episode 111: Cactusworld Live

Listen to a live episode of On The Ledge recorded at the inaugural Cactusworld Live event. Plus, I answer a question about the seed pods of the string of hearts.

Cacti & succulentsJane PerroneOctober 4, 2019CeropegiaComment

Episode 110: Peperomias part two

Peperomias are centre stage again as we hear part two of my chat with Peperomia expert Sally Williams, and I answer a question about the so-called resurrection plant.

Foliage houseplantsJane PerroneSeptember 26, 2019PeperomiaComment

Episode 109: Peperomias part one

Raindrops and watermelons, we love them all! Find out about the diverse world of Peperomias and how to care for them, plus I answer a question about a heart leaf fern.

Foliage houseplantsJane PerroneSeptember 20, 2019Peperomia, fernsComment

Episode 108: Q and A special

I answer an array of houseplant queries this week, from a floppy Maranta to plants for air conditioned rooms.

Jane PerroneSeptember 13, 2019Comment

Episode 107: Oxalis triangularis aka false shamrock

I discuss the wonderfully tolerant (and tasty!) houseplant that is the falseleaf shamrock aka Oxalis triangularis. and answer a question about a birds nest fern

Foliage houseplantsJane PerroneSeptember 6, 2019Oxalis, houseplant tour, fernsComment

Episode 106: ten commandments for houseplant care

Judy Feldstein of Houseplant411.com joins me to share her ten commandments for houseplant care and I answer question about fungus gnats.

Episode 105: five houseplants for beginners

I love delving into the details of growing houseplants, but this week I’m going back to basics, looking at five houseplants that any newbie grower can get started with. Judy Feldstein of Houseplant411.com joins me to discuss the plants and offer up some tips on their care. Plus, I answer a question about spiny growth on forest cacti with the help of expert Mark Preston.

Foliage houseplantsJane PerroneAugust 2, 2019epiphytic plantsComment

Episode 104: strawberry saxifrage aka Saxifraga stolonifera

I love strawberry saxifrage (Saxifraga stolonifera) so much I just had to dedicate a whole episode to this lovely plant: I’m also answering a question about Zamioculcas zamiifolia ‘Raven’.

Foliage houseplantsJane PerroneJuly 26, 2019saxifrage Comment

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