
Episode 243: root mealybugs
I find out how to spot and treat root mealybugs with entomologist Professor Raymond Cloyd, plus I answer a question about braided houseplants. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on...
11 Marras 202235min

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. For full show notes,...
4 Marras 202223min

Episode 241: the paintbrush plant, Haemanthus albiflos
If you have a mystery plant you can't identify, there's a reasonably good chance it is the paintbrush plant aka Haemanthus albiflos! In this episode I discuss this South African plant and how to grow ...
21 Loka 202221min

Episode 240: slipper orchids, and why you need to join an orchid society
I visit orchid grower Malcolm Moodie to find out about the slipper orchids of the genera Paphiopedilum and Phragmipedium, find out why orchid societies need our support. Plus I answer a question about...
14 Loka 202247min

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. For full show notes visit htt...
7 Loka 202229min

Episode 238: Dendrobium orchids and more with Kevin Wigley
I visit orchid grower Kevin Wigley to find out more about this fascinating family, including Dendrobiums, Coelogyne and Psychopsis. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/o...
30 Syys 202243min

Episode 237: Aeoniums
I find out about the genus of succulents known as Aeoniums with National Collection holder Mellie Lewis, and answer two Ficus questions. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-le...
23 Syys 202244min

Episode 236: Three houseplants for cold rooms
Turning your thermostat down this winter? Here are three plants that will thrive in unheated rooms. Plus I answer a question about root pruning. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/o...
16 Syys 202229min




















