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Episode 67, part six: Sedum morganianum aka burro's tail Oct 08, 2018

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Sedum morganianum was a bit of a botanical mystery until ten years ago. No one really knew where it grew in the wild, although it was believed to live in Veracruz in Mexico. Then a couple of botanists stumbled across some specimens growing in a ravine near Coatepec in Veracruz, Mexico. Read the full tale - including how the plant was first found and brought into cultivation in 1935 - in this piece from the International Crassulaceae Network.

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Episode 67, part five: Peperomia prostrata Oct 05, 2018

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As the Latin name suggests, in its native Brazil this tiny Peperomia grows by creeping around on the ground and along tree bark. That said, it grows brilliantly as a trailing pot plant, and is so diminutive that it's perfect for keeping 'on the ledge'. It's a member of the pepper family, so you may seen this sold as 'trailing pepper plant'.

If you squint you might mistake it for string of hearts, and the stems are equally as wiry, but the leaves are fleshier and rounder - some compare the shape and variegation to a turtle's back!

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Episode 67, part four: Episcia cupreata aka flame violet Oct 04, 2018

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The flame violet holds its own among any variegated plant you can name, and yet for some reason they are not as popular as they should be! These members of the Gesneriad clan grow in central America where they tend to romp around at ground level, but they also make brilliant trailing plants. The 'cupreata' bit means coppery, reflecting the metallic tones of the foliage.

They have been bred extensively to create many beautiful hybrids: some majoring on the flowers, but mostly it's the foliage that's the central attraction.

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Episode 67, part three: Ceropegia woodii, aka string of hearts Oct 03, 2018

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String of hearts, hearts entangled, chain of hearts … there are so many common names for this popular trailing plant. It's simple to grow, widely available and endlessly fascinating.

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Episode 67 part two: Hoya linearis Oct 02, 2018

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This plant grows in the Himalayan region and is an epiphyte, dangling from trees like green furry tinsel.

Mine hasn't flowered yet, but I am looking forward to the clusters of starry white flowers that are reputedly lemon-scented.

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Episode 67 part one: Senecio rowleyanus aka string of pearls Oct 01, 2018

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It's trailing plants week! We're looking at seven iconic trailing plants across the week, in bite-sized daily mini-episodes. First up: string of pearls, aka Senecio rowleyanus.

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Episode 66: houseplant propagation Sep 28, 2018

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You've gathered an awesome collection of houseplants, learning how to care for each and every one (with a few casualties along the way!) but what next? Propagation - the art and science of making more plants from the ones you already have - is a great way of getting to know your plants better, bulking up your collection and providing gifts for friends and family.

I interview Rose Ray and Caro Langton of green interiors firm Ro Co about their new book Root, Nurture, Grow.

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Episode 65: moth orchids aka Phalaenopsis Sep 21, 2018

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Phalaenopsis orchids are the most ubiquitous of flowering houseplants: love them or hate them, you can't escape their good qualities, from their ability to survive in the home to the long-lasting flowers. In this episode I gather the best care tips for your moth orchids, decode all the Phalaenopsis jargon and find out whether you really do need to water these plants with ice cubes (spoiler alert: the answer is no).

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Episode 64: Darryl Cheng aka House Plant Journal Sep 14, 2018

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Darryl Cheng - timelapse photographer extraordinaire, Instagram maven and houseplant doctor - is my guest this week.

We discuss everything from why instructions to grow a plant in 'bright indirect light' don't really help houseplant growers with the dangers of anthropomorphising plants.

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Episode 63: Palms Sep 07, 2018

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Palms are one of the most enduringly popular houseplants: stars of the Victorian glasshouse, darlings of the art deco hotel dining room and now denizens of terrariums and terraces alike. This week's episode looks at some of the most commonly available palms to grow as houseplants, finds out how to look after them, and investigates some of the more unusual members of the clan. My guest, botanist Scott Zona, is a Miami, Florida-based palm expert.

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