Episode 288: air plant chat and how to grow a pineapple plant

I talk air plants with expert grower Don Billington, and I take on a listener question about a poorly pineapple.

Foliage houseplantsJane PerroneMarch 15, 2024Agave, pineapplesComment

Episode 287: light and light meters with House Plant Journal

Host Jane Perrone talks to Darryl Cheng about the science of light for houseplants and how a light meter can up your houseplant game, and the Q&A covers how to tame an agave.

Houseplant scienceJane PerroneMarch 1, 2024AgaveComment

Episode 286: fungus gnats revisited

A blast from the past as I replay an early episode of On The Ledge all about those annoying houseplant pests, fungus gnats, plus I answer questions on saving a damaged cactus, rusty watering cans, flowering plants for Easter.

Pests & diseasesJane PerroneFebruary 16, 2024 Comment

Episode 285: A Jungle In Your Living Room

I talk to Michael Holland about his new houseplant book for children, and I answer a question about mealy bugs on cuttings.

Houseplant scienceJane PerroneFebruary 2, 2024mealy bugsComment

Episode 284: Aspidistras, aglaonemas, choosing plants for a front room and potting mix packaging

Four listener questions answered, and we hear an intriguing story from listener Greg about the airplant Tillandsia tectorum.

Houseplant care basicsJane PerroneJanuary 19, 2024Repotting, Aspidistra, Aglaonema, CissusComment

Episode 283: The Cactus Hunters

I discuss the illegal trade in succulents and find out what makes cactus poachers tick with Dr Jared Margulies. Plus I answer a question about starry marks on a prayer plant.

Cacti & succulentsJane PerroneJanuary 5, 2024Dudleya, rare plantsComment

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