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- Episode 281, part 9: Begonia 'Thurstonii'
Today I consider the only shrublike begonia that made it into my top ten: Begonia 'Thurstonii'.
For full show notes including the rest of the top ten, visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/top-ten-begonias
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12 min - Episode 281, part 8: the fierce begonia
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 begonias.
For full show notes including the rest of the top ten, visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/top-ten-begonias
Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger
Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants http://legendsoftheleafbook.com
Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge
Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.l.perrone
Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/house...
Join in #HouseplantHour on Twitter every Tuesday 9pm UK time (4pm ET): https://twitter.com/houseplanthour
10 min - Episode 281, part 7: the sun-changing begonia
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 begonia top ten.
For full show notes including the rest of the top ten, visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/top-ten-begonias
Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger
Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants http://legendsoftheleafbook.com
Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge
Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.l.perrone
Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/house...
Join in #HouseplantHour on Twitter every Tuesday 9pm UK time (4pm ET): https://twitter.com/houseplanthour
14 min - Episode 281, part 6: the super hairy begonia
Begonia sizemoreae (correct name Begonia longicilata) doesn't seem to have a common name but I am calling it the super hairy begonia. This rhizomatous begonia deserves a place in my top ten for its distinctive leaves.
For full show notes including the rest of the top ten, visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/top-ten-begonias
Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger
Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants http://legendsoftheleafbook.com
Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge
Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.l.perrone
Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/house...
Join in #HouseplantHour on Twitter every Tuesday 9pm UK time (4pm ET): https://twitter.com/houseplanthour
9 min - Episode 281, part 5: the beefsteak begonia
Introducing number five in my top ten: the beefsteak begonia, Begonia 'Erythrophylla'.
For full show notes including the rest of the top ten, visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/top-ten-begonias
Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger
Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants http://legendsoftheleafbook.com
Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge
Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.l.perrone
Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/house...
Join in #HouseplantHour on Twitter every Tuesday 9pm UK time (4pm ET): https://twitter.com/houseplanthour
12 min - Episode 281, part 4: Begonia 'Lucerna'
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'd think!
For full show notes including the rest of the top ten, visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/top-ten-begonias
Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger
Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants http://legendsoftheleafbook.com
Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge
Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.l.perrone
Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/house...
Join in #HouseplantHour on Twitter every Tuesday 9pm UK time (4pm ET): https://twitter.com/houseplanthour
11 min - Episode 281, part 3: iron cross begonia
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 has been an iconic houseplant since the 1950s when it first entered the indoor plant world thanks to a chap called Maurice Mason.
For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/top-ten-begonias
Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger
Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants http://legendsoftheleafbook.com
Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge
Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.l.perrone
Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/house...
Join in #HouseplantHour on Twitter every Tuesday 9pm UK time (4pm ET): https://twitter.com/houseplanthour
9 min - Episode 281, part 2: polkadot begonia
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 maculata 'Wightii'.
For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/top-ten-begonias
Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger
Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants http://legendsoftheleafbook.com
Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge
Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.l.perrone
Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/house...
Join in #HouseplantHour on Twitter every Tuesday 9pm UK time (4pm ET): https://twitter.com/houseplanthour
11 min - Episode 281, part 1: introducing my top ten Begonias
I introduce my top ten begonias, starting with the eyelash begonia, Begona bowerae - an absolutely brilliant and tough begonia species everyone can grow.
For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/top-ten-begonias
Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger
Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants http://legendsoftheleafbook.com
Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge
Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.l.perrone
Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/house...
Join in #HouseplantHour on Twitter every Tuesday 9pm UK time (4pm ET): https://twitter.com/houseplanthour
11 min - Episode 280: Citrus and other fruit to grow as houseplants
Struggling to keep your potted citrus alive? I chat to Byron Martin of Logee's Greenhouses to find out his top tips for keep lemons, limes and more alive in your home. Plus I answer a question about taming a Monstera.
For full show notes, visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/citrus-houseplants
This episode is supported by Bloomsybox. Go to bloomsybox.com and enter code LEDGE25 to get 25% off site-wide now.
Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the houseplant scene: https://www.janeperrone.com/ledger
Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants http://legendsoftheleafbook.com
Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge
Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.l.perrone
Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/house...
Join in #HouseplantHour on Twitter every Tuesday 9pm UK time (4pm ET): https://twitter.com/houseplanthour
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About On The Ledge | Grow houseplants with the experts
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On The Ledge is a podcast all about indoor gardening - helping you to grow everything from Aloe vera to the ZZ plant. Presenter Jane Perrone has been nuts about houseplants since she was knee high to…
a Swiss cheese plant. She quizzes the experts, helps you find cool new stuff to grow and figures out how to fix your plant problems. For more information, email [email protected] or visit janeperrone.com.
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