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Houseplant botany with Dr Scott Zona
Episode 245
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.
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3 years, 4 months ago
Visiting the National Collection of Hoyas
Episode 244
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 lan…
3 years, 4 months ago
Root mealybugs
Episode 243
I find out how to spot and treat root mealybugs with entomologist Professor Raymond Cloyd, plus I answer a question about braided houseplants.
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3 years, 4 months ago
Pilea - beyond the Chinese money plant
Episode 242
There is more to the genus Pilea than the Chinese money plant (Pilea peperomioides): I discuss some of my favourite species, including the artillery …
3 years, 4 months ago
The paintbrush plant, Haemanthus albiflos
Episode 241
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 …
3 years, 5 months ago
Slipper orchids, and why you need to join an orchid society
Episode 240
I visit orchid grower Malcolm Moodie to find out about the slipper orchids of the genera Paphiopedilum and Phragmipedium, find out why orchid societi…
3 years, 5 months ago
What to do with a dead houseplant
Episode 239
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…
3 years, 5 months ago
Dendrobium orchids and more with Kevin Wigley
Episode 238
I visit orchid grower Kevin Wigley to find out more about this fascinating family, including Dendrobiums, Coelogyne and Psychopsis.
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3 years, 6 months ago
Aeoniums
Episode 237
I find out about the genus of succulents known as Aeoniums with National Collection holder Mellie Lewis, and answer two Ficus questions.
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3 years, 6 months ago
Three houseplants for cold rooms
Episode 236
Turning your thermostat down this winter? Here are three plants that will thrive in unheated rooms. Plus I answer a question about root pruning.
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3 years, 6 months ago