Most houseplant books around are just repeated information that's been used for years and years and years, but no one's actually questioned whether it's correct or not. The rest of the book is devoted to advice on the best way to care for your plants from light, watering and humidity to how to feed and what soil, or substrate, to use. The tiny orchid Tony mentions is Corybas caudatus, which came from Rogier van Vugt at Hortus Leiden. And I think in a way, it's, that's what I love about houseplants is that they are such an amazing combination of science, of art, of culture, and that we need to bring that into the way we look at them rather than as you say, sort of like these household remedies of stick a banana on the top of it.

The music you heard in this episode was Roll Jordan Roll by the Joy Drops, The Road We Used To Travel by Komiku, and Overthrown by Josh Woodward. In this week’s episode I’m joined by someone with the most apt name possible for the role that they undertake.

Tony is very aware of the damage that plant-poaching can have on our environment and that stripping plants from their natural habitat is a dangerous thing for the plant and for our environment. I’m thrilled to say that plans are already afoot for season 6 and I’ll be back in the new year with that and much more. But there’s also a chapter on variegation, something Tony is madly passionate about and something that can make one plant truly unique to another of the same variety. And it can cause things like fungal problems on the leaf if the water is not drying off,” says Tony. Rogier said don't experiment with it, just leave it in a sandwich bag and put it somewhere that's very low light, and not too warm.

National press features include Sunday Times, Mirror and Metro, plus radio appearances, and BBC Gardeners' World. I mean, this is illustrative of the fact that, you know, an easy plant for one person will be a super hard plant for another person. And I've got to say, first of all, thank you, because you were a little, a little person to be there that I could reach out to and just ask questions, and we bounce and things back and forwards. Incluye algunas fichas técnicas (no demasiado especializadas) de varios especímenes y una guía pormenorizada de sus cuidados.Because I think a lot of people think Malaysia's warm, let's put it in the warm and they just rot, they melt. But I think the thing about books these days is that probably with the world of instant media, we kind of think that, we don't realise the amount of work that goes into these things. I got it from I can't remember how many years ago, but I got it a while ago and I grew it from tiny little few tiny little leaves in the sandwich bag.

All the plants featured are available internationally and can be acquired by US readers (many plants have their origins in South America or Asia). Covering all the things you’d expect from someone with such a wealth of knowledge such as advice around light levels, watering, propagation, pests and more. Anyone who puts a greenhouse in the spare bedroom of their garden-less flat has to be fanatical about growing. But actually the growers that grow for us, they know that we don't want them it's a waste of plastic, but also it's usually full of rubbish. I have to admit, I thought this chapter so important that it could have been one of the first in the book.This episode is sponsored by Plant Grow, producers of award winning organic fertilisers made with zero chemicals. As you would expect if you are spending money on rare plants you are going to need to know in detail how to care for them. Tony added: “It combines all of your favourite house plants, alongside some very rare and unusual plants, to create the ultimate plant destination with an emphasis on care and sharing knowledge so you leave with the right plant for your space. Whether you're an experienced plant enthusiast or just starting out, we're here to help you create a thriving indoor plant collection that you'll be proud of. Because, you know, even within the UK, there's so many different kinds of types of houses and conditions.