Episode 160: leaf botany part four - pigments

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.

Houseplant scienceJane PerroneOctober 16, 2020leaf botany, PeperomiaComment

Episode 159: My Life in Plants with illustrator Katie Vaz

Illustrator Katie Vaz talks to me about her new book My Life in Plants and I answer a question about plants for a south-facing window.

Jane PerroneOctober 7, 2020Sansevieria, Calceolaria, houseplants and artComment

Episode 158: an A to Z of potting mix ingredients, part three

It’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.

Houseplant care basicsJane PerroneOctober 2, 2020soil and compostComment

Episode 157: an A to Z of potting mix ingredients, part two

In 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.

Houseplant care basicsJane PerroneSeptember 25, 2020soil and compostComment

Midweek bonus 6: Legends of the Leaf campaign launch

Find out how you can claim your copy of my forthcoming book on houseplants.

Jane PerroneSeptember 23, 2020Legends of the Leaf, houseplant booksComment

Episode 156: an A to Z of potting mix ingredients, part one

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.

Houseplant science, Houseplant care basicsJane PerroneSeptember 18, 2020soil and compostComment

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