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The houseplant podcast

Want to learn how to really understand your plants and how to care for them? The journey starts here! Award-wining podcast host Jane Perrone guides you through the world of houseplant care with the help of a host of expert guests.

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Episode 161: tissue culture explained
Episode 161: tissue culture explained

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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Houseplant science, PropagationJane PerroneOctober 23, 2020Ivy, Tissue culture Comments
Episode 160: leaf botany part four - pigments
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.

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Houseplant scienceJane PerroneOctober 16, 2020leaf botany, PeperomiaComment
Episode 159: My Life in Plants with illustrator Katie Vaz
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.

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Jane PerroneOctober 7, 2020Sansevieria, Calceolaria, houseplants and artComment
Episode 158: an A to Z of potting mix ingredients, part three
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.

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Houseplant care basicsJane PerroneOctober 2, 2020soil and compostComment
Episode 157: an A to Z of potting mix ingredients, part two
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.

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Houseplant care basicsJane PerroneSeptember 25, 2020soil and compostComment
Midweek bonus 6: Legends of the Leaf campaign launch
Midweek bonus 6: Legends of the Leaf campaign launch

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

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Jane PerroneSeptember 23, 2020Legends of the Leaf, houseplant booksComment
Episode 156: an A to Z of potting mix ingredients, part one
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.

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Houseplant science, Houseplant care basicsJane PerroneSeptember 18, 2020soil and compostComment
Episode 155: your listener questions
Episode 155: your listener questions

It’s time to answer some listener questions! Distorted Monstera leaves, watering techniques and black pepper plants all come under scrutiny in this Q&A special.

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Jane PerroneSeptember 11, 2020Piper, Hoya, MonsteraComment
Episode 154: the price of rare plants
Episode 154: the price of rare plants

Prices for so-called unicorn plants have gone sky high as the houseplant trend continues to explode, but this week I am asking: is any plant really worth that much? Plus I answer a listener question about marks on a moon cactus and we hear from listener Basma.

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Jane PerroneSeptember 4, 2020rare plantsComment
Episode 153: Claire Ratinon on growing food in small spaces, and racism in horticulture
Episode 153: Claire Ratinon on growing food in small spaces, and racism in horticulture

Organic grower Claire Ratinon joins me to talk about her new book, How To Grow Your Dinner Without Leaving The House, and I answer a question about a jade plant with tiny leaves.

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Growing ediblesJane PerroneAugust 27, 2020Crassula, tomatoesComment
Episode 152: leaf botany part three - silicon
Episode 152: leaf botany part three - silicon

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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Houseplant scienceJane PerroneAugust 21, 2020leaf botany, siliconComment
Episode 151: the relaxation episode
Episode 151: the relaxation episode

Warning, this episode is seriously relaxing! I read from a Victorian book on indoor gardening that should provide the perfect aural backdrop to a chill-out session, some plant care or even an afternoon nap.

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Plants and wellbeingJane PerroneAugust 14, 2020houseplant booksComment
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