Podcasts about Sansevieria

durée : 00:02:30 - Au bureau : quelles plantes faciles à garder pouvous-nous choisir ? - Notre jardinier recommande à Lydie plusieurs plantes adaptées aux environnements de bureau secs et peu lumineux. Le pachira, le Sansevieria (plante des ménagères), et le Tradescantia (misère) sont des choix parfaits, car ils demandent peu d'entretien et supportent l'oubli d'arrosage.

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Exploramos las propiedades de la Sansevieria, también conocida como lengua de suegra, espada de San Jorge o lengua de tigre. Famosa por ser casi indestructible y por mejorar la calidad del aire en interiores, esta planta se ha ganado un lugar en muchos hogares. Su capacidad para filtrar y limpiar el aire ha sido incluso estudiada por la NASA, lo que la convierte en una opción popular tanto por su utilidad como por su fácil mantenimiento.

Martina und Ralf sprechen mit Gärtnerin und Pflanzen-Enthusiastin Antonia Hartwich. Sie hat viele Tipps rund um die Zimmerpflanzen. Es gibt eine ganze Reihe genügsamer Pflanzen, die kaum Aufmerksamkeit verlangen und trotzdem wohltuendes Grün in die eigenen vier Wände bringen. Eine dieser Pflanzen ist die Glücksfeder oder Zamioculcas. Die Glücksfeder gehört zu den Aronstabgewächsen und stammt ursprünglich aus Afrika. An den einzeln aus dem Boden kommenden Trieben, die eigentlich Blätter sind, wachsen sattgrüne, glänzende Fiederblätter. Eine Glücksfeder wird etwa 60 Zentimeter hoch. Sie benötigt wenig Dünger, kann auch in dunkleren Zimmerecken stehen und verlangt nur alle paar Tage ein Schlückchen Wasser. Die perfekte Pflanze also für alle, die keinen grünen Daumen haben. Bogenhanf – einst Kneipenpflanze, heute total angesagt Der Bogenhanf oder Sansevieria gehört zu den wenigen Pflanzen, die man im positiven Sinne einfach mal vergessen kann. Wassermangel, Zigarettenqualm, wenig Dünger – all dies macht dem Bogenhanf nichts aus und deshalb war er früher in fast jeder Kneipe Stammgast und hatte seinen festen Platz auf der Fensterbank. Die aus dem Substrat herauswachsenden, länglichen Blätter werden bis zu einem Meter lang. Auch wenn Sie diese Pflanze liebevoll vernachlässigen dürfen, freut sie sich alle paar Wochen über das Abstauben der Blätter mit einem feuchten Tuch. Weiterer positiver Aspekt: Der Bogenhanf soll auch giftige Stoffe aus der Luft filtern und so das Raumklima verbessern. Machen Sie mit bei der "Alles Möhre, oder was?! Umfrage: https://www.ndr.de/ndr1niedersachsen/Gartenpodcast-Alles-Moehre-oder-was-Ihre-Meinung,allesmoehreumfrage100.html Weitere Infos im Gartenblog: https://www.ndr.de/ratgeber/garten/Wir-gaertnern-Der-Alles-Moehre-Gartenblog-zum-Podcast,gartenblog120.html Schreibt uns an garten@ndr.de Mehr Gartenthemen: https://www.ndr.de/ratgeber/garten/zimmerpflanzen/Exotische-Zimmerpflanzen-richtig-pflegen,zimmerpflanzen126.html https://www.ndr.de/ratgeber/garten/zimmerpflanzen/Zimmerpflanzen-richtig-duengen,duengen114.html https://www.ndr.de/ratgeber/garten/zimmerpflanzen/Bogenhanf-Pflegleichte-Zimmerpflanze-im-Retrolook,bogenhanf102.html https://www.ndr.de/ratgeber/garten/zimmerpflanzen/Zimmerpflanzen-richtig-umtopfen-und-zurueckschneiden,umtopfen100.html https://www.ndr.de/ratgeber/garten/zimmerpflanzen/Pflegeleichte-Zimmerpflanzen-Diese-sind-besonders-robust,zimmerpflanzen121.html Unser Podcast-Tipp: "Der Hype um Zimmerpflanzen" https://www.ardaudiothek.de/episode/das-wissen/der-hype-um-zimmerpflanzen/swr-kultur/10654807/

Here's your annual floppy sansevieria rant. If your sansevieria isn't happy to see you, here are some key ways to perk it up ;)

Mein Gott, was ist das für ein Wort - Spathiphyllum. Klingt nach irgendwas Medizinischem. Ist aber ein Pflanzenklassiker wie die Sansevieria (noch so ein Wort!).

Für Olli ist es eine "Ommapflanze" für Carla ein Klassiker, der sich auch im Laden immer wieder gut verkauft. Die Sanesvieria oder auch der Bogenhanf darf auf keinem sonnendurchfluteten Fensterbrett fehlen.

Ficus elastica (Rubber Plant): The Ficus elastica, is a species of fig tree native to Southeast Asia. It derives its common name from its rubbery sap, which is harvested for various commercial purposes. The name Ficus is derived from the Latin word "ficus," meaning "fig," while elastica is derived from the Greek word "elastos," meaning "ductile" or "flexible." Sansevieria trifasciata (Snake Plant): The Sansevieria trifasciata, is a species of flowering plant native to West Africa. It is known for its long, upright leaves and its ability to thrive in low-light conditions. The name Sansevieria is derived from the Italian nobleman Raimondo di Sangro, who was a patron of botany and horticulture. Trifasciata is derived from the Latin words "tri," meaning "three," and "fascia," meaning "band" or "stripe." Epipremnum aureum (Golden Pothos): The Epipremnum aureum, also known as the Devil's Ivy or Golden Pothos, is a species of flowering plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a popular houseplant due to its ease of care and ability to thrive in low-light conditions. The name Epipremnum is derived from the Greek words "epi," meaning "upon," and "premnon," meaning "tree trunk." Aureum means "golden" in Latin. Dracaena fragrans (Corn Plant): The Dracaena fragrans, also known as the Corn Plant, is a species of flowering plant native to tropical Africa. It is known for its long, sword-shaped leaves and its ability to purify the air. The name Dracaena is derived from the Greek word "drakaina," meaning "female dragon." Fragrans means "fragrant" in Latin. Philodendron bipinnatifidum (Split-leaf Philodendron): The Philodendron bipinnatifidum, also known as the Split-leaf Philodendron or Tree Philodendron, is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is known for its large, split leaves and its ability to grow into a tree-like shape. The name Philodendron is derived from the Greek words "philo," meaning "love," and "dendron," meaning "tree." Bipinnatifidum is derived from the Latin words "bis," meaning "twice," "pinnatus," meaning "feathered," and "fidus," meaning "cleft." Spathiphyllum wallisii (Peace Lily): The Spathiphyllum wallisii, also known as the Peace Lily, is a species of flowering plant native to tropical regions of the Americas and southeastern Asia. It is known for its white flowers and its ability to purify the air. The name Spathiphyllum is derived from the Greek words "spath," meaning "spathe," and "phyllon," meaning "leaf." Chlorophytum comosum (Spider Plant): The Chlorophytum comosum, also known as the Spider Plant, is a species of flowering plant native to tropical and southern Africa. It is known for its long, narrow leaves and its ability to produce "spiderettes," or small plantlets that grow from the main plant. The name Chlorophytum is derived from the Greek words "chloros," meaning "green," and "phyton," meaning "plant." Comosum means "tufted" or "combed" in Latin. Monstera deliciosa (Swiss Cheese Plant): The Monstera deliciosa, also known as the Swiss Cheese Plant or Split-leaf Philodendron, is a species of flowering plant native to tropical regions of Mexico and Central America. It is known for its large, perforated leaves and its ability to grow into a tree-like shape. The name Monstera is derived from the Latin word "monstrum," meaning "monster," due to its unusual appearance. Deliciosa means "delicious" in Latin, as the fruit of the plant is edible. Pilea peperomioides (Chinese Money Plant): The Pilea peperomioides, also known as the Chinese Money Plant or Pancake Plant, is a species of flowering plant native to southern China. It is known for its round, flat leaves and its ability to propagate easily. The name Pilea is derived from the Latin word "pilum," meaning "a pestle," due to the shape of its pistil. Peperomioides is derived from the Latin words "peperi," meaning "pepper," and "oides," meaning "like," due to its resemblance to plants in the genus Peperomia. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liam-connerly/support

In dieser Folge stellt euch Carla ein paar Pflanzen für "Weniggießer" vor. Es geht um fünf Pflanzen (-arten), die nicht außergewöhnlich sind. dafür müsst ihr euch aber auch nicht so sehr um sie kümmern. denn sie brauchen ganz wenig Wasser.

The Mother-in-Law's Tongue or Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata) is a perennial evergreen herb that is native to tropical parts of west Africa. This iconic houseplant is highly tolerant to low levels of light and water. It comes in a huge range of colours and snakes that can even be plaited into secondary shapes. It is elegant and can beautify even the smallest spaces in your home.

January is houseplant season in our home. With more time indoors due to the weather, garden geeks can't help but fuss over their houseplants. We're no different. We're evaluating, tossing and shopping for new houseplants right through the winter. The houseplant craze has spurred the creation of some great new versions of some classic houseplants. We all know philodendrons. This vining plant is one your mother or grandmother probably grew. It has dark green, heart shaped leaves. They're known for their low maintenance. There are some interesting new versions of this common houseplant. The Princess series features gold and green, white and green and even pink and green leaf variegations that makes them shine in a darker location. There is even a version that has black leaves as well. And there are philodendrons that don't cascade. Clumping forms, such as 'Prince of Orange' and 'Caramel', feature larger, elongated leaves that start out orange, or caramel, colored then fade to green. Tortum is a spiky leafed philodendron that looks more like a fern. Snake plants or Sansevieria thrive in low light and have low water needs. This tall, spiky plant comes in newer versions. 'Whale's Fin' looks like a twisting, spotted whale's tail as it grows. 'Samurai' is a small snake plant with two thick, fleshy leaves edged in red. It looks like a succulent. There are even versions that have thin, straight leaves that look like pencils. The beauty of these new versions of old classic houseplants is while they look and grow differently, they still have the low maintenance qualities that made them so popular in the first place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The KSL Greenhouse Show! Hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes tackle your gardening questions, talk plants, and offer tips for an amazing yard. Listen Saturdays 8am to 11am at 1160 AM & 102.7 FM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL Newsradio App. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. #KSLGreenhouse  The plant of the week is the Sansevieria also known as Snake plant. This is one of the top easy to care for house plants. It will grow well in any part of the house. Unlike most plants it's leaves grow out of the soil. For more information on Sansevieria you can find a video on it on the KSL Greenhouse Show Facebook page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Again rejoicing Nature sees  Her robe assume its vernal hues;   Her leafy locks wave in the breeze,  All freshly steep'd in morning dews.  –Robert Burns (1759–96)Join Rob as he discusses easy splitting and propagation of Sansevieria and other various landscape grasses with reciprocating saws and axes.  Don't be shy - butcher your plants!  Rob also discusses an article titled "Coneflowers: 7 Best Echinacea Varieties" by Robin Sweeter and shares his own +20 years of experience with the Echinacea species.Rob shares some thoughts about using Echinacea as an herbal medicinal and some thoughts that he has regarding practices for use of the plant in herbal and/or medicinal products.  Do your own research, nothing contained within the show are medical claims, and all information contained within this show and these notes are for entertainment purposes only.  Let us know what YOU think about Echinacea in the group chat!  Telegram Group Chat - https://t.me/allaroundgrowth  Also - Rob is still looking for assistance with social media assistance and promotion!  If you're interested in collaboration regarding increasing an online presence - I'd love to hear from you!  Connect on social media!  Twitter - https://twitter.com/allaroundgrowthFlote - https://flote.app/allaroundgrowthFacebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/allaroundgrowthFacebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/allaroundgrowth~  Subscribe to the All Around Growth Podcast Telegram Channel for show updates ONLY:    https://t.me/allaroundgrowthpodcast  ~Follow this link to ALL EPISODES   ~ How To Leave a Rating & Review in Apple Podcast AppThis really *does* affect the algorithm......as of recording in March 2022 - I would invite you to do this!The podcast game is changing - help us with a rating and review!~Have a Question or any feedback for Rob?Send me an email at allaroundgrowth@gmail.com~Discussion Links:Friday, March 8, 2022Many other mentioned show links are contained in the above post!SNAKE PLANTSConeflowers: 7 Best Echinacea VarietiesSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/allaroundgrowth)

La sansevieria trifasciata es una de las plantas más resistentes y nobles que existen. Son felices con muy pocos cuidados y requerimientos pero, igual, en este episodio te dejo algunos tips y cuidados para que crezca más feliz y hermosa que nunca! También me puedes seguir por aquí: ig: aventuraplantástica tiktok: aventuraplantastica twitter: @mariangelaeb

This week it's time to shelter inside and focus on our houseplants as Talking Dirty catches up with podcasting legend Jane Perrone. Host of 'On The Ledge', the foremost houseplant podcast, Jane has been growing plants (both indoors and out) all her life. And she's learned some awesome tips along the way. From why the plants you buy might be hard to look after, to some different varieties to try, plus propagation advice and even - heading outside - a great dry shade recommendation! PLANT LIST Oxalis corymbosa aureo-reticulata Smithiantha cinnabarina Kohleria eriantha Achimenes erecta Oxalis triangularis Calathea orbifolia Kalanchoe 'Dolly' Sansevieria bella × Gasteraloe Opuntia monacantha f. monstruosa variegata Opuntia microdasys Aporocactus flagelliformis syn. Disocactus flagelliformis Cleistocactus colademononis Rhipsalis paradoxa Medinilla magnifica Saintpaulia ionantha Clivia miniata Episcia dianthiflora Begonia soli-mutata Begonia erythrophylla Davallia canariensis Aeschynanthus longicaulis 'Black Pagoda' Platycerium bifurcatum × Fatshedera lizei Pileostegia viburnoides Soleirolia soleirolii 'Aurea' Phlebodium aureum Blechnum chilense Pilea peperomiodes Cymbalaria muralis Helleborus foetidus Soleirolia soleirolii 'Aurea' Viola hederacea

Sansevieria hahnii or Bird's nest snake plant, a hybrid developed from the Sansevieria trifasciata, is from 70+ species of snake ... Read more The post Sansevieria Hahnii (Bird Nest Snake Plant) Care appeared first on Plant Mom Care.

Sansevieria cylindrica (Dracaena angolensis), or braided snake plant, a succulent plant indigenous to Angola, was first discovered in 1837 by ... Read more The post Braided Snake Plant Care appeared first on Plant Mom Care.

Dracaena trifasciata, (formerly classified as Sansevieria trifasciata), or snake plant, is a species of plant indigenous to tropical Africa. It grows and ... Read more The post How to Care For a Snake Plant (Trifasciata, Sansevieria) appeared first on Plant Mom Care.

Succulent expert Dr Colin Walker joins me to discuss the wonderful world of snake plants, aka Sansevierias, plus I answer a question about repotting a fern. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2021/6/8/snake-plants-sansevieria

Recuerda que si el contenido es de tu agrado puede suscribirte a mi boletín de noticias en https://claudiodoratto.com/boletin Podcast premium Aprende Jardinería en Mumbler: https://mumbler.io/aprendejardinera# Plantas depurativas de ambientes No hay persona que de forma consciente o inconsciente no se vea influenciada por la presencia de las plantas en el interior de los ambientes. Nos brindan bienestar físico y psicológico, pero también hay más beneficios. En alguna oportunidad te comenté sobre el diseño biofílico y es posible también que hayas escuchado la entrevista que le realicé a Albert Cervera, CEO de Simbiotia que nos habló sobre su trabajo. Hoy te voy a compartir un listado de plantas, pero no de cualquier tipo de plantas. En los ambientes de un hogar o una oficina en donde la ventilación es escasa porque es invierno u otras razones. Comienzan a acumularse sustancias químicas producto de los equipamientos como fotocopiadoras, algunos electrodomésticos, productos de limpieza y más que están presentes en la calle por las actividades del hombre. Son compuestos volátiles que flotan en el aire de nuestras casas como por ejemplo algunos formaldehídos (presentes en plásticos, alfombras y el humo del tabaco), bencenos (presentes en detergentes, jabones, pinturas y el humo del cigarrillo), amoníaco (productos de limpieza, computadoras y el humo del tabaco), xilenos (en algunos plásticos, el humo de escape de los vehículos, el humo del cigarrillo y barnices), y más productos. Hoy te citaré 15 plantas que ayudan a depurar o descontaminar los ambientes. Son de fácil cultivo y dentro del famoso estudio de la NASA son en orden de mayor a menor eficacia. Cada especie es única y absorberá en mayor o menor medida uno o más de los componentes citados. El listado con el que cuento tiene 50 especies y una de las más conocidas por sus aportes benéficos es la Sansevieria trifasciata (sansevieria, lengua de tigre o espada de San Jorge) que se encuentra en el puesto 27. Las primeras 15 son: 1. Palmera de oro o palmera bambú (Chrysalidocarpus lutescens o Dypsis lutescens) 2. Rhapis o palmera de China (Rhapis excelsa) 3. Palmera de bambú (Chamaedorea seifrizii) 4. Ficus (Ficus robusta o elastica) 5. Dracena Janet Craig (Dracena deremensis «Janet Craig») 6. Hiedra (Hedera helix) 7. Palmera datilera enana (Phoenix roebelenii) 8. Ficus alii (Ficus macleilandii «Alii») 9. Helecho de Boston (Nephrolepis exaltata var. bostoniensis) 10. Spatifillo (Spathiphyllum) 11. Dracena «Messangeana» (Dracena fragrans «Massangeana») 12. Pothos, poto, poctus (Epipremnum aureum o Scindapsus aureus) 13. Helecho Kimberly Queen (Nephrolepis obliterata) 14. Crisantemo (Chrysanthemum morifolium) 15. Gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii) Hay muchas plantas que puedes cultivar en interior y todas te ayudarán. Si por mi fuera, viviría dentro de una jungla. Muchas gracias.

Some of the best indoor plants that purify air and are easy to care Snake Plant Aglaonema snow white Peace Lily Anthurium Areca Palm Spider Plant Aloe ZZ Plant Chinese Money Plant Chinese Evergreen Snake Plant The snake plant, also known as mother-in-law's tongue or ribbon plant (Sansevieria), is a succulent with thick, waxy leaves. […] The post You love cozy space with plants? Here are 10 indoor plants that purifies air and easy to care. appeared first on Amaze View.

Learn about Sansevieria (aka Dracaena, due to reclassification in 2017) needs and how to get to know your plant so you can care for it better.

This month's Chill 'n Chat starts with plant updates and springtime plant care advice and ends with… well, all sorts of things. What will happen to our plants collections when quarantine ends and we return to work? Will Stephen have to adjust his soil recipes when he moves to a new apartment? Is massaging flytraps a fun couple's activity? And how delicious is Sansevieria nectar?

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This week, Nathan wraps up his discussion concerning indoor gardening and houseplants by providing you with a list of the five easiest houseplants to grow, their secrets to success, and some problems that may occur. He talks about Pilea or Sharing Plant, Christmas Cactus, Mother-In-Law's Tongue or Sansevieria, Golden Pothos, and Dieffenbachia or Dumb Cane. Whether you are new to growing plants indoors or a seasoned "houseplantarian", Nathan gives you ideas for new plants to add to your indoor garden and tips for growing them!

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It’s another showbag of conflict, calm and coronavirus craziness on the Flat Chat Wrap podcast this week. First, inspired by a question from our Forum, we discuss what you can do when someone who shouldn’t even be at a strata committee meeting – his daughter is the lot owner – bullies the other members. Our suggested remedies range from using existing rules – non-members shouldn’t speak unless the committee votes to allow it -  to standing orders that empower the secretary to “name” disruptive  elements. As a last resort, you could consider employing security guards or even calling the police. Secret Garden secrets In a more restful mode, we talk to gardening guru and landscaper extraordinaire Matt Cantwell about what you can and should do with plants on the balcony. Matt is a passionate proselytiser for the power of plant life, and he really makes you feel your life is lacking if you don’t have some greenery around you. We took the opportunity to find out how his philosophy fits with apartment living and here’s the gist of what he had to say, as a Q and A. What plants would you put on a small balcony? Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Mother in laws tongue’ or Aspidistra elatior ‘Cast iron plant’,both great for shade, low water use.Plants that can be easily trimmed to the pot proportions like Buxus microphyllajaponica ‘Japanese Box hedge or Crassula ovata ‘Jade’ both low water use as well. What plants would you put on a large terrace? If you can, pop a tree in a large pot. Olea europaea ‘Olive tree’.Plumeria acutifilia ‘Frangipani’Acer palmatum ‘Japanese Maple’Palms are also great too, Howea forsteriana ‘Kentia palm’Camaerops Humilis – ‘European fan palm’ If you like plants but are really bad at looking after them, what should you choose for your balcony or inside your home? Anything drought tolerant would be good Euphorbia ingens – ‘Candleabra tree’Echinocactus grusonii – ‘Golden barrel cactus’Agave ‘Blue glow’Crassula varieties like ‘ovata’, ‘bluebird’ or ‘max cook’,Raphiolepsis ‘Snow maiden’ or ‘Oriental Pearl’. If you have limited space and want to go for herbs and maybe even some vegetables rather than flowering plants, what are your best options? Rosemary, thyme, sage and oregano, basil, parsley, mint, lettuce, rocket and tomatoes. What are the best balcony plants for screening and privacy? Lilly pilly – These come in many varieties.Podocarpus – Maki or elatusRaphiolepsis indica What about indoor plants for a small space? Aloe veraAnthurium andraeanumEchievera spSpathiphyllum or ‘Peace lillyPeperomiaPothos Pass the Corona After chatting to Matt about flower power, our discussion takes a slightly less fragrant tone when we look at the disgraceful antics of the 60 partygoers who were fined $1000 each by police after they took over a short-term let (which has a track record of driving its neighbours nuts) and blew the Covid restrictions away. FYI,  this party house wouldn’t even have been available if our politicians had taken a break from watering down our short-term rental code of conduct and got it out where it might actually save some lives in these times of covid crisis. But what can apartment residents do when the pollies keep dragging their feet and summer – when city apartments become party central – is just around the corner?   There’s all that and more in this week’s Flat Chat Wrap. Listen here If you haven’t already done so you can subscribe to this podcast, completely free, on Apple podcasts, Google podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or your favourite podcatcher. If the link doesn’t take you straight there, just search for Flat Chat Wrap, click on subscribe, and you’ll get this podcast every week without even trying. And please give us a rating or review … it all helps to keep us going.

Come explore the oh-so popular houseplant, Sansevieria! And yes, they have been reclassified as Dracaena but I still call them Sansevieria! Your host, Holly, discusses common cultivars, watering and fertilizing needs, propagation, her experiences caring for these houseplants and much more. Go to www.houseplant-homebody.com/ for more detail and the corresponding blog post!

In the past couple weeks we’ve seen lots of panic surrounding access to grocery store items, and although groceries continue to be readily available, it’s important to think about adjustments we can make in our daily lives that will be more reliable. At the end of the day, disposable just doesn’t last. Luckily for the earth, reliable usually translates to sustainable. Pandemic or not, these 8 changes will create more reliable routines for you, and a decreased footprint on the earth. Get a bidet Invest in a water filter Get houseplants + Plant your food Invest in reusable menstrual products Start composting Transition to body bars, lotion bars and soap tablets Transition to reusable napkins and paper towels Use coffee presses like the french press to avoid single serve coffee pots and filters  The Top 10 Plants for Removing Indoor Pollutants: Peace lily, golden pothos (Scindapsus aures), English ivy (Hedera helix), chrysanthemum (Chrysantheium morifolium), gerbera daisy (Gerbera jamesonii), mother-in-law's tongue (Sansevieria trifasciata 'Laurentii'), bamboo palm (Chamaedorea sefritzii), azalea (Rhododendron simsii), red-edge dracaena (Dracaena marginata) and spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum).  Here are some of the common vegetables (and herbs) that you can re-grow from scraps: Potatoes Sweet Potatoes Onions, Garlic, Leeks and Shallots Celery Bulb Fennel Carrots, Turnips, Parsnips, Beets and Other Root Crops Lettuce, Bok Choi and Other Leafy Greens Cabbages Basil, Mint, Cilantro & Other Herbs Indoor compost bins: https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Home-Kitchen-Indoor-Compost-Bins/zgbs/home-garden/3744051 HOME SCHOOL’D COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/homeschooldpodcast HOME SCHOOL’D INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/homeschooldpodcast/ HOME SCHOOL’D BLOG + SHOWNOTES: https://homeschooldpodcast.com AARON MASSEY’S SITE: https://www.mrfixitdiy.com TRACY PENDERGAST’S SITE: https://hey-tracy.com

Today we celebrate the woman who has been called the greatest painter of plants and insects who ever lived and the birthday of a man who is remembered in the name of one of the most ubiquitous garden plants. We'll learn about an Austrian-American plant explorer who grew to feel his “real” home was in China, and we’ll learn about today’s tradition: Plough Monday - the first Monday after the 12 days of Christmas. Today’s Unearthed Words feature sweet poetry from a little-known woman who lived in Concord Massachusetts; she was a suffragist, animal rights activist, and American poet. We Grow That Garden Library™ with a book that helps us turn our gardens into a sanctuary for restoration and healing. I'll talk about a simple garden item that serves a great purpose and looks great with a simple terra cotta pot, and then we’ll wrap things up with an article from the 1930s about how to propagate a popular houseplant through air layering. But first, let's catch up on a few recent events.   Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart   Curated Articles Around the World in Rare and Beautiful Apples - Gastro Obscura Here's a post about William Mullan, who takes gorgeous photos of Rare and Beautiful Apples. His images will open your eyes to the wider spectrum of varieties of the fruit known as apples.   The giants of Cornell - Cornell College Here is an excellent post - actually, it's a "Tree-tise." Professor of History Catherine Stewart visited eight trees on the hilltop at Cornell College & wrote about each- imagining what they might tell us if they could speak. Her words appear with each tree. Catherine's post features the Cottonwood, the Redbud (Cercis spp.), the Blue Spruce, Larches, Magnolia, Ginkgo, and White Ash.  Here's one of her entries. It is for the Blue Spruce: Botanical name: Picea pungens ("Pie-SEA-ah PUN-gins"). Locations: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial is west of King Chapel. A second blue spruce that has been noted for its size is in front of Armstrong Hall. Identification: The blue spruce has a pyramidal shape with horizontal, dense branches with sharp blue needles. The bark is silver, grey, and brown with vertical scales. Known for: Providing homes to wildlife in the winter. Then Catherine writes: Most likely to assist you with time travel if you look long enough, and lean in, and breathe in the elixir of its scent. Take a moment and "Tree-t" yourself - by reading this wonderful article.   Now, if you'd like to check out these curated articles for yourself, you're in luck, because I share all of it with the Listener Community in the Free Facebook Group - The Daily Gardener Community. There’s no need to take notes or search for links - the next time you're on Facebook, search for Daily Gardener Community and request to join. I'd love to meet you in the group.   Important Events 1717   Today is the anniversary of the death of the naturalist and botanical illustrator Maria Sibylla Merian. She was born on April 2, 1647. As a frame of reference, Isaac Newton was only a few years older than her. Unlike Newton, Merian’s work was largely forgotten over time. However, during the past century, her work has made its way to us. In 2011, Janet Dailey, a retired teacher, and artist from Springfield, Illinois, became so captivated by Merian’s life story that she started a Kickstarter campaign to follow Merian’s footsteps to the mecca of her best work - Surinam, in South America. And, in 2013, Merian's birthday was commemorated with a "Google Doodle.” Merian would have delighted in our modern-day effort to plant milkweed for the Monarchs. The concept that insects and plants are inextricably bound together was not lost on Merian. In her work, she carefully noted which caterpillars were specialists - the ones that ate only one kind of plant. (You can relate to that concept if your kid only wants to eat Mac and cheese; Hey - they aren't picky - they're specialists.) For centuries, drawings like Merian's were a holy grail for plant identification. One look at Merian’s work, and Linneaus immediately knew it was brilliant. Merian helped classify nearly 100 different species long after she was gone from the earth. To this day, entomologists acknowledge that the accuracy in her art is so good they can identify many of her butterflies and moths right down to the species level! Between 1716 and 1717, during the last year of her life, Merian was visited multiple times by her friend, artist Georg Gsell - and his friend Peter the Great. Oh, to be a fly on the wall for THAT meetup. Gsell ended up marrying Merian’s youngest daughter, Dorothea Maria, and Peter the Great ended up with 256 Merian paintings. In fact, Peter the Great so loved Merian's paintings, that when she died shortly after his last visit, he quickly sent an agent to buy up every one of her remaining watercolors. The agent was on the case. He bought her entire collection and then promptly brought all of them back to St. Petersburg where they remain to this day.   1761   Today is the anniversary of the death of the Austrian botanist and physician Nicolaus Thomas Host. Host was the physician to the Austrian emperor in Vienna. The genus Hosta was named for Host by Austrian botanist Leopold Trattinnick in 1812. Hostas were brought to Europe by the Dutch nurseryman Philipp Franz Von Siebold. He had visited Japan and brought specimens back to his Leiden Nursery. This is why Hosta Sieboldiana is a famous prefix to so many hosta varieties. Hostas are dependable and tough. They are undemanding herbaceous perennials that give us lush greenery in shady spots. Hostas belong to the Asparagaceae family along with Asparagus, Agave, Lily of the Valley, Sansevieria, Yucca, and Hyacinth. The common name for hosta is plantain lilies - they used to belong to the lily family. Nicholas Host died in 1834.   1884  Today is the birthday of the renowned Austrian-American botanist and explorer Joseph Rock. Joseph was born in Austria but ended up immigrating to the United States and eventually settled in Hawaii, where he was beloved. Joseph became Hawaii's first official botanist. He started teaching as a professor of Botany at the University of Hawaii in 1911. he also served as a botanist for the Hawaiian territorial Board of agriculture. He served in these capacities during his first 13 years in Hawaii and then got about the business of exploring China, which was his primary passion. He left Honolulu in 1920. He always said that he considered China to be his “real” home, “Where life is not governed by the ticking of the clock but by the movement of celestial bodies.” Joseph spent much of his adult life - more than 20 years - in southwestern China. There were many instances where he was the first explorer to enter many of the locations he visited. Joseph became so embedded in the country that there were many times that his counterparts in other parts of the world thought that he might have died in the Tibetan or Yunnan ("YOU-nan") mountains.  After World War II, Joseph had to be evacuated by plane from the Yunnan province. Joseph recounted many hair-raising stories from his time in China. One time he had collected plants along the base of Mount Gongga ("Gan-GAH") in China's Tibetan Borderland. Mount Gongga is known as "The King of Sichuan ("SITCH-ooh- an") Mountains. One spring, Joseph had great luck collecting around the base of Mount Gongga. When he returned in the fall, Joseph asked the tribal King for permission to go as far as the foot of the peak. Halfway up Mount Gongga, a runner caught up to Joseph and his guides with a letter from the King. Apparently, after their first collecting trip, a severe hail storm had destroyed the fields of the tribe that lived near the mountain range. The tribe blamed the catastrophe on Joseph Rock and his party. They believed that the deity of the mountains was not pleased; the tribe considered the mountains to be sacred. If Joseph and his party were to continue up the mountain, they would certainly be killed. The King requested that Joseph abort the trip - which he did. In addition to plants, Joseph had a knack for languages. He cataloged and transcribed Chinese manuscripts and actually wrote a dictionary of one of the tribal languages. He had an enormous intellect and was multi-talented. In addition to being a botanist, he was a linguist. He was also regarded as a world-expert cartographer, ornithologist, and anthropologist. From a gardening standpoint, it was Joseph Rock who first introduced blight-resistant Chestnut trees to America. He had sourced them in China, and he also brought us more than 700 species of rhododendron. Some of his original rhododendron seeds were successfully grown in the Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. How could we ever thank him enough for that? In the year before Joseph died, he was granted an honorary doctor of Science degree from the University of Hawaii. He died at the age of 79.   2020  Well, it's official, the holidays are over - today is Plough Monday. Plough Monday is regarded as the traditional start to the agricultural year and the official end to the holiday season. Plough Monday is always the first Monday after the 12th night of Christmas, and it represented  "men's work". For centuries, Plough Monday represented the day that agricultural workers returned to the fields after resting over the Christmas season. On Plough Monday, farmers would bring their ploughs to church so that they could be blessed.    Unearthed Words 1847  Today is the birthday of the suffragist, animal rights activist, and American poet Hannah Rebecca Hudson. Not much is known about the life of Hannah Hudson, but gardeners love her poetry.  Hannah’s beloved poem called “April,” was featured in The Atlantic Monthly, April 1868: "April has searched the winter land And found her petted flowers again She kissed them to unfold her leaves, She coaxed them with her sun and rain, And filled the grass with green content, And made the woods and clover vain.” — Her crocuses and violets Give all the world a gay “Good year.” Tall irises grow tired of green, And get themselves a purple gear; — She fills the dusk of deepest woods With vague sweet sunshine and surprise, And wakes the periwinkles up To watch her with their wide, blue eyes. — And when she sees the deeper suns That usher in the happy May, She sighs to think her time is past, And weeps because she cannot stay; So leaves her tears upon the grass, And turns her face and glides away. In 1874, when she was 27, Hannah published a book of her original poetry. Hannah was a charter member of the Woburn Women's Club. At the age of 74, Hannah died sitting at her aunt’s kitchen table in Woburn, Massachusetts. Hannah is buried at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Concord, Massachusetts.   Grow That Garden Library Creating Sanctuary by Jessi Bloom This book is a favorite of mine. Rosemary Gladstar, the herbalist and author, said this about Jessi’s book: “In this beautiful, inspiring, and practical book, we are invited to look deeply at the landscape around us and create sacred respites from our busy worlds.” Creating Sanctuary is about creating a garden that will nourish your spiritual and emotional well-being. Jessi's beautiful book is chock full of ideas. She will help you discover ways to have a deeper connection with your garden. You'll discover the powerful and beneficial properties of plants, and learn how to incorporate nature-based routines and rituals. With the help of Jessi's book, you can turn your garden into a sanctuary -  a place of true restoration for your mind, body, and soul. Jessi's book came out in November of 2018. You can get a used copy of Creating Sanctuary by Jessi Bloom and support the show, using the Amazon Link in today's Show Notes for under $10.   Great Gifts for Gardeners 6 Pack of Plant Saucers - 2.5 Inch Bamboo Round Plant Saucer $9.99 Bamboo (Bambuseae) Edge Design: a slightly raised edge, which is good for collecting excess water and soil spillage Natural Color: in natural wooden color, simple but beautiful, well match with most pots Good Material: made of bamboo, good quality, durable and lightweight Wide Suitable: suited for most 2.5-inch pots, the natural color can decorate the pot as well; Plants and pots not included in the order Size of the Plant Saucer: about 7.2 cm/ 2.8 inch of the outer diameter, 6.3 cm/ 2.5 inch of inner diameter, 1 cm/ 0.4 inch in height You can get this 6 pack of bamboo plant saucers and support the show using the Amazon Link in today's Show Notes for under $10.   Today’s Botanic Spark 1935  Today the Pittsburgh Press shared a story about how to propagate a Rubber Plant. “Yes, you can get a new rubber plant by air-layering the old. To do this, a V-shaped cut is made in the branch, almost severing it. The cut should be made near the growing tip. A wedge is then inserted to keep the cut open. Bind the wound all around with sphagnum moss, tying with raffia or cord. Keep this bandage quite moist, never allowing it to dry out, and keep the plant in a warm place. In a month or six weeks, small white roots will appear. Then the new plant is cut from the parent and planted in a pot of Its own without removing the moss bandage. The place where it is cut from the large plant may be rubbed with a little dry sulfur, and it will quickly heal. The young plant in a five or six-inch pot should be kept shaded for a week when it may be brought into the light and watered. January to May is the time of the year most seasonable for this work, but it may be done with varying success the year-round.“ Rubber Plants (Ficus elastica) are a popular ornamental houseplant plant from the Ficus genus. For gardeners looking for a tree-type plant species with attractive large foliage, the Rubber Plant is an excellent choice. It is also a great low-light specimen. Water your rubber plant once a week and clean leaves monthly.

Sansevieria have been popular since they first entered cultivation… thousands of years ago? The Plant Daddies dig into this classic mainstay to answer some questions about this near-perfect houseplant - like why leaf cuttings don’t always produce the same cultivar as the parent. Matthew also shows his first genuine interest in variegated plants, but that might have to do with the fact that he learned that they are chimeras. Tune in to hear about this often overlooked, nearly-invincible Snake Plant!

Begonias are brilliant houseplants: from rex to luxurians, they come in all kinds of leaf shapes, colours and habits. Steve Rosenbaum, founder of Texas-based nursery Steve’s Leaves, joins me in this episode to talk about how to care for these beautiful plants. And I answer a question about the leaves of Sansevieria cylindrica. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2019/12/6/episode-120-begonias

Today we celebrate the botanist who was also a spy during WWII. We'll learn about the German photographer who saw artistic inspiration in his close-ups of plants. We'll hear some prose about winter, We Grow That Garden Library with a book that offers us 100 tips for Growing a More Glorious Garden.  I'll talk about a sweet little gift of bling for your indoor pots and containers, and then we’ll wrap things up with the woman who became the beautiful face of a produce company. But first, let's catch up on a few recent events.   Here's Today's Curated Articles:   Will I Ever Call Sansevieria by Its New Name? - The Houseplant Guru by Lisa Steinkopf Goodbye Sansevieria trifasciata... Hello, Dracaena trifasciata!   The Royal Society- Microscopic Blue Mould @royalsociety This beautiful illustration is actually a microscopic view of blue mold growing on leather. The original (1665) appears in Micrographia: or some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses with observations and Inquiries thereupon, by Robert Hooke. Penicillium expansum is commonly known as Blue Mold. Blue molds are the bluish fungus that grows on food. Most people are familiar with the blue molds on some cheeses...   Substituting Herbs| @RosaleeForet “What herbs can I use instead of ________?” Great post from @RosaleeForet At first, it may seem like a simple question. But the reality is, herbal substitutions are more complicated than that. You need to know how to think about them first.”    Now, if you'd like to check out these curated articles for yourself, you're in luck- because I share all of it with the Listener Community on Facebook. So, there’s no need to take notes or search for links - the next time you're on Facebook, just search for the Free Facebook Group - The Daily Gardener Community and request to join. I'd love to meet you in the group.     Here Are Today's Brevities: #OTD On this day in 1855, it was starting to snow on Walden Pond, and Henry David Thoreau wrote in his journal: “At 8.30 a fine snow begins to fall, increasing very gradually, perfectly straight down, till in fifteen minutes the ground is white, the smooth places first, and thus the winter landscape is ushered in.  And now it is falling thus all the land over, sifting down through the tree-tops in woods, and on the meadow and pastures, where the dry grass and weeds conceal it at first, and on the river and ponds, in which it is dissolved. But in a few minutes, it turns to rain, and so the wintry landscape is postponed for the present.”   #OTD Today is the birthday of Peter Smithers, who was born on this day in 1913. Sir Peter Smithers, was a British politician and diplomat, but also an award-winning gardener. He worked as a British spy during World War II. Smithers was said to have inspired the fictional character of James Bond. His obituary stated that: "Flowers were ... important to him. [He said] "I regard gardening and planting as the other half of life, a counterpoint to the rough and tumble of politics."   Smithers learned to love the natural world from his nanny. When he was in his 50s, that Smithers was finally able to focus on horticulture and botany fulltime. Smithers loved rhododendrons, magnolias, tree peonies, lilies, and wisteria. He developed a garden that didn't require a ton of work - along the same lines as Ruth Stout. He wrote: “The garden is planted so as to reduce labor to an absolute minimum as the owner grows older.”    Thanks to Smither's travels, the Royal Horticulture Society asked Smithers to write his gardening memoirs. The book was a part-autobiography and part-garden book. Smithers had observed gardens in England, Mexico, Central America, and Switzerland. Smithers shared stories from his incredible career - like the time he was serving in naval intelligence in Washington when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. And, George Coen commented, "[Smithers is] as comfortable talking about [his career] as he is in explaining the behavior of wasps in a flower garden."   And, Smither's followed individual basic principals to help ground him as he pursued the hobby of gardening. All gardeners could benefit from Smithers wise advise. He wrote: "[The garden] shall be a source of pleasure to the owner and his friends, not a burden and anxiety."   #OTD Today is the anniversary of the death of the German plant photographer Karl Blossfeldt who died on this day in 1932.  Working in Weimar, Germany, as a sculptor and architect, Karl made his cameras himself. He designed them to magnify up to thirty times - which allowed him to capture the incredible forms, patterns, and textures of plants. Blossfeldt’s work was not a passing fancy; he took pictures of plants for 35 years. Karl said, “If I give someone a horsetail, he will have no difficulty making a photographic enlargement of it – anyone can do that. But to observe it, to notice and discover old forms, is something only a few are capable of.“   Karl preferred to portray an ideal, and as a result, he carefully selected his specimens. Even then, he shaped them with strategic pruning and clipping and arranged them in the very best light. As a teacher of industrial design, Blossfeldt wanted his students to understand that art and design originated in the forms of nature and he wrote, “The plant must be valued as a totally artistic & architectural structure."   and “The plant never lapses in to mere arid functionalism; it fashions and shapes according to logic and suitability, and with its primeval force compels everything to attain the highest artistic form.”   Four years before his death, at the age of 63, Karl Blossfeldt created a book of his photographs called “Art Forms in Nature”. The book featured 120 photos, and they were all created using a home-made pinhole camera. The book made him famous. A few years later, a second edition featured more plant photographs. After the first book was released, the San Francisco Examiner wrote a feature review that gushed: “These photographs of leaves, blossoms, and stalks of living plants amplify details… not apparent to the human eye. One of the most interesting of the photographs … is [of] the plant known as Willkomm's Saxifrage (pronounced SAK-suh-frij), enlarged eight times. The picture does not seem to be that of a plant but a delicately designed and fashioned brooch.  Another [image] shows a shoot of the Japanese Golden Ball Tree, enlarged ten times, and is strikingly like the hilt of a sword used in the adventurous Middle Ages.  [Another] picture, showing the rolled leaf of a German ostrich fern, was also so much like a crozier (a hooked staff carried by a bishop) that it seems [it] must have been designed from fern leaves.  Another photograph looks like the detail of a Fourteenth Century screen done in wrought iron, but it is nothing, but a picture of the tendrils of the common pumpkin vine enlarged four times.  Students all over Europe are interested in the German professor's unique discovery and will, in the future, go more and more to nature for decorative designs.”   Karl’s work still feels fresh and fascinating, and his 6,000 photographs remind us that art often imitates Nature. Karl’s microphotography is an excellent reminder to gardeners to look more closely at their plants. It was Karl Blossfeldt who said, "Nature educates us into beauty and inwardness and is a source of the most noble pleasure."    Unearthed Words "The grim frost is at hand, when apples will fall thick, almost thunderous, on the hardened earth." - D. H. Lawrence, Author “Winter, a lingering season, is a time to gather golden moments, embark upon a sentimental journey, and enjoy every idle hour.” –John Boswell, Historian "I prefer winter and fall when you feel the bone structure in the landscape - the loneliness of it - the dead feeling of winter. Something waits beneath it - the whole story doesn't show." - Andrew Wyeth, Realistic Painter   It's Time to Grow That Garden Library with Today's Book: Ground Rules by Kate Frey The subtitle to this book is 100 Easy Lessons for Growing a More Glorious Garden, and it came out in October of last year. In this photo-filled book, Kate shares her secrets to garden design and hard-won lessons on gardening. Thanks to the gorgeous illustrations and practical tips, Kate’s book is an uplifting and refreshing read. Best of all, Kate’s tips are shared one page at a time, and they are easy-to-read and understand. This makes Kate the rarest sort of expert gardener and designer in that she understands how to explain things to gardeners. Kate’s book covers the following sections: 1) Design - paths, seating, color combos... 2) Planting Advice - plants for your zone & weather considerations. 3) Soil - identify the soil you have and then amend it. 4) Water - conserve water, use drip irrigation, plant smart. 5) How To Be a Good Garden Parent - deadhead, divide plants, manage weeds. 6) How To Attract Birds, Bees, and Butterflies - attract insects with plants and provide water. 7) How To Create a Garden of Earthly Delights - how to evoke emotion through design and create community through plants.     Today's Recommended Holiday Gift for Gardeners: 5.2" x 4.6" 3pc Aluminum Mushroom Planter Figurine Set Gold - Smith & Hawken™ Bring a touch of fun, rustic flair to your plant collection when you decorate using the 3-Piece Aluminum Mushroom Planter Figurine Set from Smith & Hawken™. This gold-finish planter decor set includes three figurines designed to look just like little mushrooms, complete with allover textured and embossed detailing. Each mushroom features a small stake at the bottom, making it easy to insert into your planter, and the aluminum construction offers lasting style. Use them in the same planter, or spread them throughout your collection for whimsical appeal. It’s a fun way to add a little bling to your indoor pots and containers.     Something Sweet Reviving the little botanic spark in your heart #OTD Today is the birthday of the American model Lorraine Collett who was born on this day in 1892 in Kansas City, Missouri. At the age of 23, Lorraine was working as a Sun-Maid Raisin girl and wore a blue bonnet with a white blouse and blue piping. Lorraine and the other Sun-Maid girls handed out raisins. In a spectacular marketing stunt, Lorraine even hopped aboard a small plane every day of the festival and tossed raisins into the crowds of people. One Sunday morning, after her mom had set her hair into eight long black curls, Lorraine was outside drying her hair in the warmth of her sunny backyard in Fresno. That afternoon, Lorraine had swapped out her blue bonnet for her mother’s red one. The combination of her silky black curls and the red bonnet in the sunshine apparently made an arresting sight. Coincidentally, a group of raisin coop executives and their wives walked by at that very moment, and they asked Lorraine about the red bonnet. After that day, all the Sun-Maids wore red bonnets, and Lorraine agreed to pose for a watercolor painting.  Lorraine and her mom had to rent an apartment in San Fransico for a month in order to work with the artist Fanny Scafford. Lorraine posed every day - all month long - for three hours a day. She held a wooden tray overflowing with grapes while wearing the red bonnet. The portrait ended up as the symbol for the company, and it was included on every box of raisins. One newspaper article about the story in 1978 had the headline “Hair A-glinting in the Sun Made Girl an Emblem.” After the executive passed away, the painting ended up in Lorraine’s possession. But after many years, Lorraine returned the watercolor to the company. Today, the portrait hangs in a conference room at the Sun-Maid Growers plant. And the faded red bonnet? That was donated to the Smithsonian on the company’s 75th Anniversary.     Thanks for listening to The Daily Gardener, and remember: “For a happy, healthy life, garden every day.”

It's all about houseplants. Dee got out of the house, finally, and went in search of houseplants.  Carol shares about her Sansevieria collection. Both wax poetic about their love of houseplants.  Dee's new plants include:Neon Pothos (gold leaf)Pearls and Jade Pothos (white and green)Scindapsus pictus 'Argyraeus' which is called Satin pothos, but there seems to be a lot of overlap with it and Silver philodendron. (Carol has a “Silver Pothos”, probably Scindapsus pictus ‘Trebi')Tolmiea menziesii piggyback plant grows plantlets from the petiole near the base of each leaf. Why it's called piggyback plant. Taff's Gold is a variegated form. It can be grown in the garden in shady and wet areas. Wrinkled-leaves Peperomia caperata 'Red Ripple'Pilea peperomioides, Chinese money plant, saucer plant, UFO plant. Tillandsia Air plants, epiphytesCarol's snake plant collection currently includes:Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Black Coral'‘Sayuri'‘Moonshine'‘Green Moon'‘Shark Fin'‘Hahnii' - bird's nest varietySansevieria cylindrica‘Rocket'‘Starfish'Other popular houseplants discussed include:Fiddleleaf fig is the most popular houseplant of all.Pilea is becoming popular now that you can find it. It is really cute, but prone to rotting off at ground level.Pothos are popularSansevieriasZZ plantPrayer plants, MarantaceaeSucculentslike Euphorbia tirucalli 'Rosea' firestick cactus (pencil cactus), sticks on fire, Jade plant. Trailing succulents: Senecio Rowleyanus, string of pearls, Senecio Radicans, string of bananas, string of hearts, donkey's tail (Sedum morganianum)Othonna Capensis, Little Pickles, Ruby Necklace, because of the color. Hottest houseplant hashtags on Instagram right now include :  #plantshelfie #houseplantsofinstagram #boyswithplants #girlswithplants #girlsthatgarden #kokedama #succulentsPopular Houseplant Instagram Accounts include:Boys With PlantsBotanical WomenTula HouseAsucculentdayPlantsindecorPantenstudio (A lot of succulents) Remember:  “Studies have shown plants can knock out stress by calming the sympathetic nervous system, and can also make people feel happier. More research shows spending time around nature has a positive effect on a person's mood and energy levels.”Do indoor plants really clean the air? https://www.livescience.com/38445-indoor-plants-clean-air.html They absorb gases like carbon dioxide.And finally...Costa Farms is a great website for information on houseplants. Email us at TheGardenangelists@gmail.com for questions, comments, or just to sa

Alan Yip, Masters in Horticulture and Biodiversity, joins today for a discussion on houseplants. Alan is an expert on orchids, and we will do an upcoming episode specifically on those. Here we talk about all things houseplants, focusing on ones which are easy to grow, tips for making them thrive, and common problems and solutions. We also dive into which houseplants are the popular ones currently. We’ve gone retro, because 1970’s houseplants are in! Popular plants discussed include Monstera and Ficus lyrata (aka Fiddle Leaf Fig). To ask questions for future shows, submit them at Flower Power Garden Hour Facebook page, The Plant Lady Facebook page, or Instagram. You can also email Marlene questions, future show topic requests and feedback at msimon@marlenesimon.net

Houseplants have come a long way since your mum’s Swiss cheese plant from the 1970s. However, successfully cultivating one of the myriad of varieties available today, is not as simple as wedging your chosen species into the barren corner of the living room in a once redundant terracotta pot. From nurturing your first cactus at university to transforming your home into an indoor sanctuary full of orchids, bringing the outside in has always had its challenges but also its benefits. Discover why, as Sarah places her partner Jason Stevens in the hot seat to grill him on his knowledge and passion for houseplants. Jason served 16 years in the Army leaving in 2016 for medical reasons, after which he undertook a period of rehabilitation. During his recovery he noticed what a positive effect gardening had and chose to follow this up by embarking on a garden design diploma. Eventually he narrowed his focus to sourcing and caring for indoor houseplants. Jason chats about numerous varieties of houseplants, from easy care perennials such as ferns and aspidistra to trickier specimens such as selaginella. He discusses the potential health benefits some may provide and offers some great tips on general plant care. Whether you know your bonsai from your begonia, there is plenty of useful information to ensure you can achieve your indoor zen. *Listen today to find out the winner of the review competition.   Points of interest; Easiest and most difficult houseplants Sunny spots and shady spots Bathroom plants Bedroom plants Hanging pots Tips on the procedure of buying plants General plant maintenance Rain water Vs distilled water Top 5 common pests and diseases   FAQs answered; Do I need to repot a plant once I get it home? How do I tell if my plant needs watering? How often should I water my plants? Should I give my plants food? Which plants need misting? Should I use leaf shine?   Guest follow up; www.simplygarden.org  Jason Stephens Instagram simply_garden Facebook @simplygardensw    Further useful research; Plant names mentioned: Aspidistra elatior Sansevieria trifasciata – Mother-in-Law’s Tongue Calathea Nephrolepis exaltata – Boston Fern  Ficus elastica – Rubber Plant Ficus benjamina – Weeping Fig Spathiphyllum – Peace Lily Ceropegia woodii – String of Hearts Selaginella species Echinocactus grusonii – Mother-in-Law’s Seat   Brand names: House Plant Focus SB Plant Invigorator   Pests: Aphids Fungus gnats Mealy bugs Spider mites Thrips   Get in touch; Email podcast@rootsandall.co.uk  Website www.rootsandall.co.uk Twitter @rootsandall Instagram rootsandallpod   Patreon Link; https://www.patreon.com/rootsandall

The Chelsea flower show is the world's most famous gardening event, but houseplants are starting to make big inroads into this fixture in the horticultural calendar. I visited the show to check out the indoor gardening displays in the Great Pavilion, and met up with friend of the show Alys Fowler. Here's a summary of all my Chelsea interviews: Ian Drummond of Indoor Garden Design shows me around the stand he put together in partnership with houseplant mega-seller IKEA: I find out how easy it is to grow Sansevieria in water and why plants in the office are good for you. Alys Fowler and I cover everything from the dearth of peat-free houseplant compost, the difference between perlite and vermiculite, and how to keep a Begonia luxurians alive.  Jo Jackson of Ottershaw Cacti gives me a tour of the delightful display of succulents, including Beaucarnea recurvata, Senecio rowleyanus, Haworthia truncata, Ceropegia linearis subsp. woodii and Echeveria 'Compton Carousel'. Follow them on Instragram as @cacti_dan Robbie Blackhall-Miles (who you'll remember from On The Ledge's bathroom plants episode) introduces me to the world of Aspidistras beyond A. elatior at the Crug Farm Plants stand, including the unmistakeable A. 'Uan Fat Lady' (pictured below). Robbie also recommends trying Oreopanax from Crug Farm as a big bold houseplant for spots with limited light. Every Picture Tells A Story is a nursery specialising in bromeliads including air plants, Vriesias, Neoregelias and more. Julia Carder explains how to look after these intriguing members of the houseplant world. Visit janeperrone.com for full show notes and images.

0:34 What’s for dinner: Advance planning? Ordering veggie seeds for growing this spring and winter foraging. 6:37 Plant noob: Why you should know about Sansevieria, the Swiss Army Knife of Plants. 11:37 Eat/Drink/Grow:  The Art, Science and Dinner of Seeds 23:12 Insider Information: Methusela…the story of the 2000 year old palm seed that sprouted.  26:58 Love Letters and Questions Reese wants to know how we record Plantrama if we’re not in the same location.

One of the hardiest houseplants you can grow, the snake plant is nearly impossible to kill! Learn how to care for it in this short episode. Learn More: Snake Plant Care – Growing The “Mother In Law’s Tongue” Keep Growing, Kevin

Host Jamie Durie discusses maintenance of this popular indoor plant.