On The Ledge

Dr Scott Zona joins me to talk about his new book, a Gardener's Guide to Botany, plus I get some feedback on Fluval Stratum. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/...

I travel to Newcastle in the UK to visit the National Collection of Hoyas, and chat with its holder, Felix Horne, and I answer a question about a languishing lime. For full show no...

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://w...

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. ...

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 pl...

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 ans...

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 ...

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.janeperron...

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.janep...

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://w...

Dr Colin Walker joins me to talk about Mangave, an intergeneric hybrid that's relatively new to the succulent scene. Plus I answer a question about spots on an areca palm. For full...

I talk to Lisa Eldred Steinkopf aka The Houseplant Guru about flowering houseplants and celebrate her new book Bloom. Plus I answer a question about intergeneric hybrids. For full ...