Episode 160: leaf botany part four - pigments
Professor Nox Makunga of Stellenbosch University in South Africa joins me to explain the pigments that give houseplant leaves their colours, I answer a question about a 'Silver Ripple' Peperomia and w...
16 Okt 202042min
Episode 159: My Life in Plants with illustrator Katie Vaz
Illustrator Katie Vaz talks to me about her new book My Life in Plants and I answer a question about plants for a south-facing window. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-led...
9 Okt 202037min
Episode 158: an A to Z of potting mix ingredients, part three
It's the final part of my run-through of the various things you can use to make up your houseplant potting mixes, including perlite and vermiculite; plus I answer a question about a mixed planter. For...
2 Okt 202025min
Episode 157: an A to Z of potting mix ingredients part two
In the second part of my potting mix ingredients A-Z I work through from C to L, plus I answer a question about watering citrus trees, and we hear from listener Theresa. For full show notes visit htt...
25 Sep 202032min
Midweek bonus 6: Legends of the Leaf campaign launch
Find out about my crowdfunding appeal on Unbound for forthcoming book Legends of the Leaf: The story behind 25 iconic houseplants and the secrets to making them thrive. Pledge your support here: http...
23 Sep 202010min
Episode 156: an A to Z of potting mix ingredients, part one
I am joined by fellow houseplant expert Mr Houseplant, aka Vladan Nikolic, to discuss the ingredients that go into your plants' pots, plus I answer a question about finding name-appropriate houseplant...
18 Sep 202029min
Episode 155: your listener questions
It's time to answer some listener questions! Distorted Monstera leaves, watering techniques and black pepper plants all come under scrutiny in this Q&A special. For full show notes visit https://www....
11 Sep 202029min
Episode 154: the price of rare plants
Prices for so-called unicorn plants have gone sky high as the houseplant trend continues to explode, but this week I am asking: is any plant really worth that much? Plus I answer a listener question a...
4 Sep 202036min
