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Marvellous moth orchids - why Phalaenopsis deserve a mention in my top seven flowering plants
October 6, 2026 · 15 minMoth orchids sell in their BILLIONS around the world every year - and there's a reason why. Find out how to grow these easygoing, beautiful epiphytes in day five of flowering houseplant week. Want to check out the other plants I've…
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Bird of paradise - the sun-loving South African that brings the drama - flowering houseplants week day four
October 5, 2026 · 14 minThis flowering plant from South Africa is a real statement plant, but make sure you can give it tons of sun if you want it to thrive! For full show notes for all the plants I've picked for flowering houseplant week, visit…
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Primulina dryas - the misnamed flowering houseplant you must grow - flowering houseplants week day three
October 4, 2026 · 9 minThis flowering houseplant is, I believe, going to be a sleeper hit. Get this Gesneriad in your collection now, you won't regret it! It's number three in my pick of my top seven flowering houseplants - stay tuned for number four…
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Lipstick plant 'Mona Lisa' - this cascading plant will make you smile - flowering houseplants week day two
October 3, 2026 · 9 minEvery day for the next week I'll be picking my top seven flowering houseplants, explaining why i adore them and telling you how to grow one in your home. Day seven is going to surprise you! If you prefer to listen in one go, I'll be…
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It's flowering houseplants week! My first pick is sexy AND reliable - what a combo! It's the flamingo flower
October 2, 2026 · 11 minIt's flowering houseplants week on On The Ledge! Every day for the next week I'll be picking my top seven flowering houseplants, explaining why i adore them and telling you how to grow one in your home. Day seven is going to surprise you!…
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Root mealybugs: how to spot and prevent this hidden pest
September 25, 2026 · 14 minRoot mealybugs are the most underestimated houseplant pest of all - and you probably don't even know you have them. Here's my quick guide to dealing with these creatures. Want to unlock bonus content and listen or watch ad-free? Join my…
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Bringing houseplants inside after summer? Remember the five Ps ...
September 18, 2026 · 36 minIf some of your houseplants have been outside this summer it's time to start think about bringing them in. Feeling overwhelmed? I can help! Check out my five Ps of bringing plants inside after summer. Want to hear this podcast ad-free?…
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What happens when you add animals to a terrarium?
September 10, 2026 · 52 minJane Perrone talks with Adam Critien aka @earthchampion about the joys and challenges of keeping plants and animals under glass, from simple terrariums to more advanced vivariums and paludariums. Where do you start? What can go wrong? And…