Episode 117: Euphorbias and other succulents with Bob Potter

I visit the Surrey greenhouse of succulent collector Bob Potter to learn about Euphorbias and more, and I answer a question about how to persuade climbing plants to cling to a moss pole.

Cacti & succulentsJane PerroneNovember 22, 2019Euphorbia Comment

Episode 116: Hippeastrums (aka amaryllis)

I plant some Hippeastrums - the monster bulbs of the indoor gardening world - and I answer a question about a mushrooms growing in houseplant pots.

Flowering houseplantsJane PerroneNovember 8, 2019Hippeastrum, bulbs Comment

Episode 115: living stones aka Lithops

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.

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