Episode 255: A Deep Sea Dive into houseplants at RHS Wisley

I visit the Houseplant Takeover exhibit at RHS garden Wisley in Surrey and answer a question about moth orchid flower stems. Plus we hear from listener Lynette.

Cacti & succulents, Styling houseplantsJane PerroneFebruary 10, 2023orchids, PhalaenopsisComment

Episode 254: an update on peat-free houseplants

I talk to the founders of a new firm offering peat-free houseplants in the UK, and get an update on the campaign to end the use of peat in horticulture.

Jane PerroneFebruary 3, 2023sustainability, peat-free Comment

Episode 253: Succulents and staghorn ferns

I talk succulents with Andrea Galbreath of succulent gift and design company @justsuccit, and I’m joined by fern expert Peter Blake to answer a question about a staghorn fern.

Cacti & succulents, Foliage houseplantsJane PerroneJanuary 27, 2023staghorn fern, fernsComment

Episode 252: houseplant pot hacks

Whether you’re coping with wrongly-sized cachepots or containers with no drainage, I have a solution for you!

Styling houseplantsJane PerroneJanuary 20, 2023Repotting, containers, avocado Comment

Episode 251: mycorrhizal fungi

I learn more about the incredible relationships between plants and mycorrhizal fungi with the help of Dr Sarah Emery, and I answer a question about a frozen jade tree.

Houseplant scienceJane PerroneJanuary 13, 2023roots, mycorrhizal fungi, Crassula, propagation Comment

Episode 250: Hoyas with Betsy Begonia

I dive deep into the world of Hoyas with Betsy Begonia of boutique online store HoyaMyGosh! and I tackle a Hoya-themed Q&A.

Flowering houseplants, Foliage houseplantsJane PerroneJanuary 6, 2023HoyaComment

Episode 333: The grief lesson hidden inside a houseplant - my chat with Krystal Duran

@plantswithkrystal joins me to talk about her new book, how plants help with grief, and that legendary chunky soil mix dance.

Episode 314: Becoming a fulfilled plant person with Sydney Plant Guy

How to get the most out of houseplants - without the overwhelm, the excessive plant hauls and the post-purchase crashouts.

Episode 212: back to basics - houseplant watering

Raffaele Di Lallo of Ohio Tropics joins me to talk about the best ways to water houseplants, and I answer a question about repotting an old jade tree.

Episode 119: how to give your houseplants a health check

One of the best things you can do this winter is give your houseplants a health check: I explain how it’s done. Plus I answer a question about what to do with fallen leaves, and we discuss developments in OTL’s quest for a monstera emoji with my assistant Kelly Westlake. And we meet listener Nick Shalosky.

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