Episode 274: black olive/shady lady/Bucera bucidas tree

I find out about the indoor tree that’s being marketed as ‘the next fiddle leaf fig’ and find out what it needs to thrive. Plus I tackle a Peperomia question and we hear from listener Nicole.

Foliage houseplantsJane PerroneSeptember 15, 2023PeperomiaComment

Episode 273: the hidden world of mosses

I talk to bryologist Dr Neil Bell about the wonders of moss, and answer a question about TDS meters.

Houseplant scienceJane PerroneSeptember 1, 2023mossComment

Episode 272: RHS plant trials and AGMs

Ever heard of a plant AGM? In this episode I find out what the RHS Award of Garden Merit is all about, and I ask a question about VPD.

Foliage houseplantsJane PerroneAugust 18, 2023Tillandsia, epiphytic plantsComment

Episode 271: Farmer Nick

I chat to plantrepreneur Nick Cutsumpas aka Farmer Nick about houseplants, garden makeovers and more.

Jane PerroneAugust 4, 2023AlocasiaComment

Episode 270: carnivorous plants in the greenhouse

I meet Megan Webb to talk Sarracenias, flytraps, sundews and more. Plus I answer a question about Monstera anatomy.

Carnivorous plantsJane PerroneJuly 21, 2023Monstera, Sarracenia, Venus flytrap, sundewsComment

Episode 269: How plants can save your life

I talk to Dr. Ross Cameron about the impact that plants have on our physical and mental health.

Plants and wellbeingJane PerroneJuly 7, 2023Comment

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