I talk to the new chairman of the British Cactus and Succulent Society, and we hear from listener Andrew.

Cacti & succulentsJane PerroneMay 6, 2022plant showsComment

I take a look at the colourful and intricate Fittonia, aka the nerve plant, and answer a question about notching Ficus plants.

Foliage houseplantsJane PerroneApril 29, 2022Ficus, FittoniaComment

Episode 219: raid the recycling and help your houseplants

Rifle through the recycling bin and you’ll find plenty of stuff you can use to help your houseplants. Plus I answer a question about a droopy Alocasia and we hear from listener Natalie.

Jane PerroneApril 22, 2022Repotting, containers, propagation, sustainabilityComment

Episode 218: painting houseplants, with Aaron Apsley

I chat to Florida-based botanical artist Aaron Apsley about the joys and challenges of painting houseplants, and I answer a question about books on pests and diseases.

Growing under glassJane PerroneApril 13, 2022houseplants and artComment