Episode 241: the paintbrush plant, Haemanthus albiflos

This South African species is one of the plants I get asked to identify most often: so in this episode I give you the lowdown on this succulent

Cacti & succulentsJane PerroneOctober 21, 2022Haemanthus Comments

Episode 240: slipper orchids and orchid societies

I visit orchid grower Malcolm Moodie to find out about the slipper orchids of the genera Paphiopedilum and Phragmipedium and why orchid societies need our support

Flowering houseplantsJane PerroneOctober 14, 2022Paphiopedilum, Phragmipedium, orchids, soil and compostComment

Episode 239: what to do with a dead houseplant

This week I explain how do you tell when a houseplant really is dead, and what to do with its remains; plus I answer a question about a Monstera with a split personality.

Houseplant care basicsJane PerroneOctober 7, 2022MonsteraComment

Episode 238: Dendrobium orchids and more with Kevin Wigley

I visit orchid grower Kevin Wigley to find out more about this fascinating family, including Dendrobiums, Coelogyne and Psychopsis.

Flowering houseplantsJane PerroneSeptember 30, 2022Dendrobiums, orchidsComment

Episode 237: Aeoniums

I find out about the genus of succulents known as Aeoniums with National Collection holder Mellie Lewis, and answer two Ficus questions.

Cacti & succulentsJane PerroneSeptember 23, 2022Ficus Comment

Episode 236: three houseplants for cold rooms

Turning your thermostat down this winter? Here are three plants that will thrive in unheated rooms. Plus I answer a question about root pruning.

Foliage houseplantsJane PerroneSeptember 16, 2022Solanum, Sparmannia, FatsiaComment

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