On The Ledge | Grow houseplants with the experts

This episode is a gem from the On The Ledge archive, first published during the Covid era as you'll see from the introduction. Want to give your houseplants a staycation outside? Here are my top tips on what you can put outside, what to watch for and what to do if you don't have any outside space. Plus I answer a question about moss poles and we hear from listener Sophie from Wales. For full show...

This episode is a gem from the On The Ledge archive, first published in 2021. Aroid expert Peter Boyce joins me to discuss the newly-formed European Aroid Society, exciting new developments in the world of aroids and why you should never cut the roots off your Monstera! Plus I answer a question about potting plants with no drainage hole. For full show notes, visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-th...

I'm taking a break until July 17 but while I am gone, I am bringing you three gems from the On The Ledge archive. The first is episode 71, first published way back in 2018, all about some of the odder houseplants in existence. Dr Chris Thorogood is a botanist at Oxford Botanic Garden with a clever sideline in painting brilliant pictures of the plants he loves and studies: his new book, Weird Plant...

Join Emily Hazell, the curator of the Chelsea Physic Garden, as she guides us through the rich history and diverse plant collections of this historic London garden, including the tropical corridor, pelargonium house and the carnivorous plant collection. For full show notes including images of the plants we talk about, visit  http://janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/chelsea-physic-garden Unlock ad-free...

If your plants are going through a rough patch, propagation can give them a new lease of life. Houseplant expert and hybridiser Lindsay Sisti ( @alltheplantbabies ) talks me through her plant renovation tips. This week's guest Lindsay runs a home-based nursery outside of Chicago, USA where she develop and propagates unique collector specimens. Check out her online plant boutique: alltheplantbabies...

Explore the fascinating world of tropical plant breeding through the expert lens of Dr. Jeff Block, an anaesthesiologist and passionate anthurium breeder. Find out why slow pokes get the heave-ho in the breeding process, why naming a plant after your wife has hidden benefits, and why water quality matters when it comes to velvet Anthuriums. Many thanks to Grow Tropicals for hosting this interview....

Have you ever thought about growing deadly nightshade indoors? Me neither! But Kenny Moiane aka @ambientflora on Instagram is here to tell us all how it's done - and why we should be captivated by these incredible plants. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/poisonous-plants-indoors   WARNING Poisonous plants deserve our respect and understanding. The information in t...

I visit Houseplant Studios at the Chelsea Flower Show and chat to some of the designers behind the plants. For full show notes visit  https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/houseplant-studios-chelsea-2026 Support On The Ledge on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge   Check out The Atlas of Deadly Plants, Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Garde...

Sydney Plant Guy aka Jan Gettmann joins me to talk about how to get the most out of houseplants - without the overwhelm, the excessive plant hauls and the pest infestation crashouts.  For full show notes visit http://janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/becoming-a-fulfilled-plant-person   Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge   Check out The Atlas of Deadly Plants, Legends of...

I'm joined by The Begonia Ladies aka Ash (@begoni.ash on Insta) and Nina (@begonia_lady on Insta) to talk terrarium goo and begonias under glass.  For full show notes visit  http://janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/begonia-ladies-terrarium-goo Want to ask me a question? Email ontheledgepodcast@gmail.com . The more information you can include, the better - pictures of your plant, details of your locatio...

One houseplant podcaster (that's me!) pours the hottest of houseplant tea, in five perfectly portioned hot takes. And yes, they may well get slightly more unhinged towards the end. Come ride with me in my Terrarium Time Machine! For full show notes, visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/houseplant-hot-takes   Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge   Check out...

Need teeny tiny plants for your terrarium? I've got you. I pick my top five plants that will fit into the smallest of glass containers.  For full show notes visit  www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/tiny-terrarium-plants Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge   Check out The Atlas of Deadly Plants, Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards House...

Gemma Haigh aka The Plant Parlour joins me to share her tips on how to pollinate and grow Anthuriums from seed, in the latest instalment of the OTL sowalong, my mission to get listeners growing houseplants from seed. Warning to listeners with children: this episode does not contain any swear words but discusses the sexual reproduction of plants, with a bit of sexual innuendo along the way. I'd say...

Feeling drab? I name my top five whimsical houseplants to bring more joy into your life. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2026/3/31/whimsical-houseplants 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 . Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.l.perro...

For full show notes visit  https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2026/3/31/episode-308 Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge From April 3 to 10 2026 use code OTLBACK to get 20% off an annual membership.  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 . Follow Jane Perrone...

Two plants named after the pickle, both from South Africa, both succulents - and one episode of On The Ledge dedicated to them! In this episode I explain why I am restarting On The Ledge, what you can do to help, and why I love these two pickly plants. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2026/3/20/episode-307-pickle-plants   Support On The Ledge on Patreon: https://w...

If your new plant has super-shiny leaves, it may have been treated with a leaf shine spray. I find out more about these products with Canadian garden writer Larry Hodgson , and discuss the best ways to clean plant leaves. Plus we hear from listener Beth. This episode of On The Ledge was first published in November 2020.  For full show notes visit  https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2020/11/2...

For full show notes visit  https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2025/10/24/episode-306-the-atlas-of-deadly-plants My new book  The Atlas of Deadly Plants  is out this week, published by Greenfinch, so I thought I'd celebrate by offering up a series of mini-podcast episodes digging into some of the themes and facts from the book - just in time for Halloween! In this mini-ep you'll hear a person...

For full show notes visit  https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2025/10/24/episode-306-the-atlas-of-deadly-plants My new book  The Atlas of Deadly Plants  is out this week, published by Greenfinch, so I thought I'd celebrate by offering up a series of mini-podcast episodes digging into some of the themes and facts from the book - just in time for Halloween! In this mini-ep you'll hear my recom...

For full show notes visit  https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2025/10/24/episode-306-the-atlas-of-deadly-plants My new book  The Atlas of Deadly Plants  is out this week, published by Greenfinch, so I thought I'd celebrate by offering up a series of mini-podcast episodes digging into some of the themes and facts from the book - just in time for Halloween! In this mini-ep you'll hear a chapte...

For full show notes visit  https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2025/10/24/episode-306-the-atlas-of-deadly-plants My new book  The Atlas of Deadly Plants  is out this week, published by Greenfinch, so I thought I'd celebrate by offering up a series of mini-podcast episodes digging into some of the themes and facts from the book - just in time for Halloween! In this mini-ep I talk about two ter...

For full show notes visit  https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2025/10/24/episode-306-the-atlas-of-deadly-plants My new book  The Atlas of Deadly Plants  is out this week, published by Greenfinch, so I thought I'd celebrate by offering up a series of mini-podcast episodes digging into some of the themes and facts from the book - just in time for Halloween! In this mini-ep I'm offering you the...

For full show notes visit  https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2025/10/24/episode-306-the-atlas-of-deadly-plants My new book  The Atlas of Deadly Plants is out this week, published by Greenfinch, so I thought I'd celebrate by offering up a series of mini-podcast episodes digging into some of the themes and facts from the book - just in time for Halloween! In this part I'll be telling you a li...

For full show notes visit  https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2025/10/24/episode-306-the-atlas-of-deadly-plants My new book  The Atlas of Deadly Plants is out this week, published by Greenfinch, so I thought I'd celebrate by offering up a series of mini-podcast episodes digging into some of the themes and facts from the book - just in time for Halloween! In this part I'll be telling you a li...

Avery Rowe joins me to talk about one of the most vexed questions in the world of gardening - does a 'drainage layer' of rocks or gravel aid water drainage from a pot? The answer may surprise you! For full show notes visit  https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2025/6/27/episode-305-pots-and-drainage-does-a-layer-of-stones-help Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about the housepl...