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Episode 317: Anthurium Breeding Insights and more with Dr. Jeff Block

Episode 314 Published 5 hours ago
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Explore the fascinating world of tropical plant breeding through the expert lens of Dr. Jeff Block, an anaesthesiologist and passionate anthurium breeder. Find out why slow pokes get the heave-ho in the breeding process, why naming a plant after your wife has hidden benefits, and why water quality matters when it comes to velvet Anthuriums.

Many thanks to Grow Tropicals for hosting this interview. You can buy Anthurium 'Michelle' from them here

This week's guest

Dr Jeff Block is a Miami-based physician-botanist best known for breeding tropical plants including Anthuriums.

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