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Back to SearchEpisode 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 months ago
Begonia top ten part 4: Begonia 'Lucerna'
Episode 281
I LOVE this beautiful cane begonia which is number four in my list of top ten begonias. It grows to a majestic 2m tall and is more tolerant than you'…
2 years, 8 months ago
Begonia top ten part 3: the iron cross begonia
Episode 281
Third on my list of top ten begonias for the average living room is the iron cross begonia, Begonia masoniana, a true showstopper of a species that h…
2 years, 8 months ago
Begonia top ten part 2: the Polkadot begonia
Episode 281
Find out everything you need to know about the second of my top ten begonias for the average room - the gorgeously spotty polkadot begonia, Begonia m…
2 years, 8 months ago