To stake, or not to stake? I look at the arguments for and against staking moth orchids (aka Phalaenopsis) plus I answer a question about houseplants in films, and we hear from Helen in Meet the Listener.

Flowering houseplantsJane PerroneNovember 9, 2023orchidsComment

Episode 278: Gardening is Murder with Marta McDowell

I talk to author Marta McDowell about her new book Gardening Can Be Murder, which explores plants and gardens as the inspiration for writers of crime fiction.

Jane PerroneNovember 2, 2023houseplant booksComment

Episode 277: growing in leca with The Leca Queen

I am joined by The Leca Queen Nora Mutalima to discuss all things leca - find out how to grow houseplants in this soilless medium, from prep to feeding!

Jane PerroneOctober 27, 2023palms, rare plants, coconut palm, buying houseplantsComment

Episode 276: The Rare Plant Scout

I chat to Jazminn WIlliams aka The Rare Plant Scout about tracking down people’s precious wishlist plants, and how to make sure your plants arrive in great shape. Plus I answer a question about the the world’s worst houseplant.

Jane PerroneOctober 13, 2023palms, rare plants, coconut palm, buying houseplantsComment

Episode 275: tissue culture with Plants In Jars

I find out more about the world of tissue culture with Laur of Plants In Jars, and I answer a question about sourcing an everfresh tree.

Houseplant science, PropagationJane PerroneSeptember 29, 2023everfresh tree, Tissue cultureComment

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

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