Episode 242: a look at Pilea - beyond the Chinese money plant

There is more to the genus Pilea than the Chinese money plant (Pilea peperomioides): I discuss some of my favourite species, including the artillery plant and the aluminium plant.

Foliage houseplantsJane PerroneNovember 4, 2022PileaComment

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