On The Ledge | Grow houseplants with the experts

To stake, or not to stake? I look at the arguments for and against staking moth orchids (aka Phalaenopsis) plus I answer a question about houseplants in films, and we hear from Helen in Meet the Listener.

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Halloween week surprise! I drop an extra episode in which I talk to author Marta McDowell about her new book Gardening Can Be Murder, which explores plants and gardens as the inspiration for writers of crime fiction.

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I am joined by The Leca Queen Nora Mutalima to discuss all things leca - find out how to grow houseplants in this soilless medium, from prep to feeding!

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

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I chat to Jazminn WIlliams aka The Rare Plant Scout about tracking down people's precious wishlist plants, how to buy safely from overseas sellers, and how to make sure your plants arribe in great shape. Plus I answer a question about one of the world's worst houseplants!

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

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Check out Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants http://legendsoftheleafbook.com

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I find out more about the world of tissue culture with Laur of Plants In Jars, and I answer a question about sourcing an everfresh tree.

Patreon subscribers at the Ledge End and Superfan levels can listen to more chat with Laur in my bonus podcast An Extra Leaf.

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

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Check out The Atlas of Deadly Plants, Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box here.

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I find out about the indoor tree that's being marketed as 'the next fiddle leaf fig' with guest Joop Huner and find out what it needs to thrive. Plus I tackle a Peperomia question and we hear from listener Nicole.

For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/bucida-buceras-black-olive

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Check out The Atlas of Deadly Plants, Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box here.

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I talk to bryologist Dr Neil Bell about the wonders of moss, and answer a question about TDS meters.

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

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

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Ever heard of a plant AGM? In this episode I find out what the RHS Award of Garden Merit is all about, and I ask a question about VPD.

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

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I chat to plantrepreneur Nick Cutsumpas aka Farmer Nick about houseplants, garden makeovers and more.

For full show notes and a transcript, visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/farmer-nick.

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

I meet Megan Webb to talk Sarracenias, flytraps, sundews and more. Plus I answer a question about Monstera anatomy.

For full show notes visit https://janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/carnivorous-plants

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