Episode 222: 'new' plant chat with Memo C

I check out six ‘new’ houseplants to see if they are worth adding to your collection with the help of fellow plant geek Memo C.

Foliage houseplantsJane PerroneMay 13, 2022Senecio, Piper, SolanumComment

Episode 221: BCSS chairman Greg Bulmer

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

Episode 220: Fittonia, the nerve plant

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

Episode 217: the Barbican Conservatory

I visit the Barbican Conservatory in London and answer a question about a Kentia palm.

Growing under glassJane PerroneApril 8, 2022palmsComment

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