On The Ledge | Grow houseplants with the experts

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 answer a question about Fluval Stratum.

For full show notes visit http://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/orchids-phragmipedium-paphiopedilum

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 show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/dead-houseplants-what-to-do

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.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/orchids-dendrobiums

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.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/aeonium

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://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/houseplants-cold-rooms

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 show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/mangave

Thanks to True Leaf Market for sponsoring this week's show. Get 15% off cover crop seeds at trueleafmarket.com with promo code OTL15.

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 show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/flowering-houseplants

Thanks to True Leaf Market for sponsoring this week's show. Get 15% off cover crop seeds at trueleafmarket.com with promo code OTL15.

We all know photosynthesis is vital for plants, but how does it work? Dr Polly Schiffman joins me to explain.

For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/photosynthesis

I chat to cactus expert and business owner Gynelle Leon in a live recording at the Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival, plus I answer a question about sticky stuff on Philodendron leaves.

For full show notes visit www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/gynelle-leon-hampton-court

Listener German Rivera joins me to talk about his experiences growing Alocasias and Marantas in California, and I answer a question about making pots fuller.

For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/maranta-alocasia