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Back to SearchA Jungle In Your Living Room - getting children into houseplants
Episode 285
I talk to Michael Holland about his new houseplant book for children, and I answer a question about mealybugs on cuttings.
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2 years, 2 months ago
Buying aspidistras, the price of aglaonemas, choosing plants for a front room and potting mix packaging
Episode 284
Host Jane Perrone answers four listener questions, and we hear an intriguing story from listener Greg about the airplant Tillandsia tectorum.
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2 years, 2 months ago
The Cactus Hunters: the illicit trade in succulents, with Dr Jared Margulies
Episode 283
I discuss the illegal trade in succulents and find out what makes cactus poachers tick with Dr Jared Margulies. Plus I answer a question about starry…
2 years, 2 months ago
Episode 282: your venus flytrap and why it died: an extract from Legends of the Leaf
Episode 282
Hear an extract from Legends of the Leaf profiling the venus flytrap, Dionaea muscipula, and a Q&A about houseplant courses.
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2 years, 3 months ago
Begonia top ten part 10: Begonia 'Silver Jewel' plus begonia care tips
Episode 281
FInd out about the final begonia in my top ten as well as all you need to know to keep these plants alive this winter and beyond.
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2 years, 3 months ago
Begonia top ten part 9: Begonia 'Thurstonii'
Episode 281
Today I consider the only shrublike begonia that made it into my top ten: Begonia 'Thurstonii'.
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2 years, 3 months ago
Begonia top ten part 8: the fierce begonia
Episode 281
The fierce begonia, Begonia ferox, has leaves with a dramatic feature that any punk would love - that's why they are number eight in my top ten begon…
2 years, 3 months ago
Begonia top ten part 7: the sun-changing begonia
Episode 281
Today's begonia has a special skill: rapidly changing colour when exposed to extra light. Find out why Begonia solimutata deserves a place in my bego…
2 years, 3 months ago
Begonia top ten part 6: the super hairy begonia
Episode 281
Begonia sizemoreae (correct name Begonia longicilata) doesn't seem to have a common name but I am calling it the super hairy begonia. This rhizomatou…
2 years, 3 months ago
Begonia top ten part 5: the beefsteak begonia
Episode 281
Introducing number five in my top ten: the beefsteak begonia, Begonia 'Erythrophylla'.
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2 years, 4 months ago