Episode 167: springtails and swiss cheese plants

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.

Propagation, Houseplant scienceJane PerroneDecember 11, 2020springtails, MonsteraComment

Episode 166: IKEA greenhouse cabinets

Find out how to turn a glass cabinet from IKEA into a stylish indoor greenhouse with my guests Camila Lohr and Vinny Araujo, plus I answer a question about preventative pest control and we hear from listener Zoe from New Zealand in Meet the Listener.

Growing under glassJane PerroneDecember 4, 2020growlights, pestsComment

Episode 165: Leaf shine and cleaning leaves

If your new plant has super-shiny leaves, it may have been treated with a leaf shine spray. I find out more about these products with Canadian plant expert and garden writer Larry Hodgson, and discuss the best ways to clean plant leaves. Plus we hear from listener Beth.

Foliage houseplants, Houseplant care basicsJane PerroneNovember 27, 2020leaf botanyComment

Episode 164: Plants and Poses with Travis Cooper

I talk to Travis Cooper aka @plantsdecoop about plant purges, the power of creativity and the joy of a chunky aroid potting mix. I also answer a question about choosing a new home with your plants in mind.

Plants and wellbeingJane PerroneNovember 20, 2020growlightsComment

Episode 163: behind the scenes at On The Ledge

I delve into the history of On The Ledge and explain how it all began, as well as how I put the show together today, plus we meet listener Armando, host of podcast The Plant Nook, and I answer a question about houseplant wholesalers.

Jane PerroneNovember 13, 2020planty podcastsComment

Episode 162: Codiaeum variegatum aka croton

Crotons (Codiaeum variegatum) have a bit of a reputation or dropping leaves - I suggest some ways of keeping yours fully clothed this winter; plus I answer a question about a Thanksgiving cactus and we meet listener Carol.

Foliage houseplantsJane PerroneNovember 6, 2020Schlumbergera, CodiaeumComment

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.

Houseplant science, PropagationJane PerroneOctober 23, 2020Ivy, Tissue culture Comments

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

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