On The Ledge is a podcast all about indoor gardening - helping you to grow everything from Aloe vera to the ZZ plant. Presenter Jane Perrone has been nuts about houseplants since she was knee high to a Swiss cheese plant. She quizzes the experts, helps you find cool new stuff to grow and figures out how to fix your plant problems. For more information, email ontheledgepodcast@gmail.com or visit janeperrone.com.
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Nov 13, 2026 · 20:29
If you find your houseplant leaves are folded over with silky threads, you may have a pest you have never heard of: the tortrix moth caterpillar. Want to unlock bonus content and…
Nov 6, 2026 · 29:02
it's time to introduce my new rescue dog and show mascot Mojo. Plus I answer a question about wick watering techniques and select three planty podcasts you need to hear. For full…
Oct 30, 2026 · 37:09
This week I talk to garden writer Ben Dark about his new book, Green Kingdom. We cover being called "the Bill Bryson of Botany", why ferns are such survivors, Darwin's…
Oct 23, 2026 · 34:11
Plant edu-tainer Krystal Duran aka @_plantswithkrystal_ joins me to talk about her new book More Than Just a Plant, how plants helped her cope with bereavement and so much more -…
Oct 16, 2026 · 28:53
I've been mooching around looking for the coolest new plants - here's my pick. Plus, whatever happened to the everfresh tree, and I answer a question about propagating…
Oct 9, 2026 · 13:28
Want to go toe-to-toe with your fungus gnat infestation? This advice will save you time - and your sanity. For full show notes visit…
Oct 8, 2026 · 1:21:22
Check out all seven of the plants I picked for flowering houseplant week in this compilation of all seven mini-episodes. For full show notes visit…
Oct 8, 2026 · 14:50
Meet Stapelia hirsuta , the carrion flower: a striking South African succulent with spectacular flowers and a distinctly unpleasant smell. Perfect for Halloween! For all the…
Oct 7, 2026 · 13:21
Let me try to convince you why this spint Madagascan succulent deserves a spot on your sunniest windowsill. For all the plants featured this week, visit…
Oct 6, 2026 · 15:28
Moth 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…
Oct 5, 2026 · 13:49
This 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…
Oct 4, 2026 · 8:31
This 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…
Oct 3, 2026 · 9:27
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…
Oct 2, 2026 · 10:44
It'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…
Sep 25, 2026 · 13:32
Root 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…
Sep 18, 2026 · 35:39
If 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…
Sep 10, 2026 · 52:26
Jane 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…
Sep 4, 2026 · 41:05
Want to create your ultimate greenhouse without breaking the bank or making mistakes that harm your plants? Professional plant geek Leslie Halleck joins me to talk about her new…
Aug 31, 2026 · 24:38
Five tips to kickstart the back to school vibe in your houseplant collection. The main theme is a reset: it's time to look honestly at our collections and decide what is worth…
Aug 21, 2026 · 9:29
'Dear Jane ... it's Jane here, your own good self checking in from four decades in the future.' If you could talk to yourself when you first started growing houseplants, what…
Aug 14, 2026 · 30:09
How do you keep these tricksy plants alive indoors? With 100million+ mini roses sold every year, I am out to help save a few from the trash… and to tell you what plants to grow…
Aug 7, 2026 · 17:37
Come with me to Broad Chalke in Wiltshire on a sunny summer's day in the early 1960s as we explore SIr Cecil Beaton's Winter Garden at his home Reddish House. Want to see images…
Jul 31, 2026 · 30:11
it's a Q&A special! I answer listener questions about the Terrarium Time Machine and its ferny inhabitant, why the watermelon Peperomia sports silvery marks and more. Timestamps…
Jul 17, 2026 · 28:27
I love houseplants, but I draw the line at these three. Find out which houseplants I really can't stand, and why! For full show notes visit…
Jul 10, 2026 · 36:52
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?…
Jul 3, 2026 · 56:40
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…
Jun 26, 2026 · 43:31
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…
Jun 19, 2026 · 51:14
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…
Jun 12, 2026 · 59:54
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…
Jun 5, 2026 · 38:28
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…
May 29, 2026 · 43:40
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…
May 20, 2026 · 52:11
I visit Houseplant Studios at the Chelsea Flower Show and chat to some of the designers behind the plants. For full show notes visit…
May 15, 2026 · 58:50
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…
May 8, 2026 · 43:56
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…
May 1, 2026 · 34:44
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…
Apr 24, 2026 · 35:53
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…
Apr 17, 2026 · 33:12
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…
Apr 10, 2026 · 27:15
Feeling drab? I name my top five whimsical houseplants to bring more joy into your life. For full show notes visit…
Apr 3, 2026 · 32:45
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…
Mar 27, 2026 · 31:49
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…
Jan 16, 2026 · 38:25
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…
Oct 31, 2025 · 14:01
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,…
Oct 30, 2025 · 10:33
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,…
Oct 29, 2025 · 10:35
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,…
Oct 27, 2025 · 5:17
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,…
Oct 26, 2025 · 3:40
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,…
Oct 25, 2025 · 7:14
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,…
Oct 24, 2025 · 11:55
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,…
Jul 11, 2025 · 33:30
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 2, 2025 · 33:28
Find out what's been happening in On The Ledge Towers since the last episode of the podcast in September 2024, and listen to a preview of my new podcast. For full show notes…
Sep 26, 2024 · 1:25:35
Host Jane Perrone is joined by terrarium maker extraordinaire Ben Newell ( Worcester Terrariums ) in the final Late Night On The Ledge episode. For full show notes visit…
Aug 13, 2024 · 57:01
Host Jane Perrone is joined by tattoo historian Dr Matt Lodder to learn about the role of plants in tattoos over the centuries in the third Late Night On The Ledge episode. For…
Aug 2, 2024 · 1:24:09
In the second of the Late Night On The Ledge series, host Jane Perrone chats to plant stylist and author Hilton Carter about his career, the wonders of plant propagation, and why…
Jul 18, 2024 · 1:12:01
Host Jane Perrone chats to follow plant lovers Sarah Gerrard-Jones aka The Plant Rescuer and Tea Francis aka Tea's Jungle in this special Late Night OTL episode. For full show…
Jul 5, 2024 · 42:17
Host Jane Perrone visits Daniel and Jo Jackson at Ottershaw Cacti in Surrey to find out about their incredible collection of plants, and a Q&A on growing venus flytraps under…
Jun 21, 2024 · 47:12
Host Jane Perrone talks all things Monstera 'Thai Constellation' with Chris Ernst of Pretty in Green: where this variegated wonder came from, how to grow it and why we love it.…
Jun 7, 2024 · 38:40
Host Jane Perrone talks to botanist Rebecca Hilgenhof about passion flowers, finding out which ones we can grow as houseplants. Plus the Q&A tackles a question about a Hoya that…
May 31, 2024 · 38:42
A live podcast recorded with Ben Newell and Jonny Balchandani at the Malvern Houseplant Festival . The Festival was organised by Green Rooms Market - thanks to Sarah…
May 23, 2024 · 32:07
For full show notes and a transcript visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/chelsea-flower-show-houseplant-studios Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter about…
May 17, 2024 · 24:21
Raid your kitchen cupboards and you'll come across all kinds of free stuff you can utilise to take care of your houseplants. Host Jane Perrone explains how everything from wooden…
May 10, 2024 · 46:47
Host Jane Perrone talks to garden writer and podcaster Jennifer Jewell about her latest book What We Sow, and answers a question about biochar for houseplants. For full show…
May 3, 2024 · 32:27
Host Jane Perrone talks to cactus and succulent grower and seller Tony Irons about some of his favourite plants, including Lithops. For full show notes visit…
Apr 26, 2024 · 40:25
Host Jane Perrone talks to Hayley Stephens of Bristol-based cactus and succulent sellers Mint Plants to find out about their mission to save plants from the skip. For full show…
Apr 12, 2024 · 47:02
Jane Perrone talks to Alina Smith of US houseplant seed sellers Plantflix about how to get started growing from seed, and answers a question about a Homalomena. For full show…
Mar 29, 2024 · 1:03:02
Find out how to join in with my annual houseplant seed sowing project, and I talk anthuriums with Gemma Haigh of The Plant Parlour. Plus I answer a question about boisduval…
Mar 13, 2024 · 37:18
I talk air plants (aka Tillandsias) with expert grower Don Billington, and I take on a listener question about another bromeliad - a poorly pineapple. For full show notes visit…
Mar 1, 2024 · 48:01
Host Jane Perrone talks to Darryl Cheng aka House Plant Journal about the science of light for houseplants and how a light meter can up your houseplant game, and the Q&A covers…
Feb 16, 2024 · 32:22
A blast from the past as I replay an early episode of On The Ledge all about those annoying houseplant pests, fungus gnats, plus I answer questions on saving a damaged cactus,…
Feb 2, 2024 · 48:11
I talk to Michael Holland about his new houseplant book for children, and I answer a question about mealybugs on cuttings. For full show notes visit…
Jan 19, 2024 · 39:59
Host Jane Perrone answers four listener questions, and we hear an intriguing story from listener Greg about the airplant Tillandsia tectorum . For full show notes including a…
Jan 5, 2024 · 51:18
I discuss the illegal trade in succulents and find out what makes cactus poachers tick with Dr Jared Margulies. Plus I answer a question about starry marks on a prayer plant. For…
Dec 22, 2023 · 31:15
Hear an extract from Legends of the Leaf profiling the venus flytrap, Dionaea muscipula , and a Q&A about houseplant courses. For full show notes and a transcript, visit…
Dec 15, 2023 · 17:14
FInd out about the final begonia in my top ten as well as all you need to know to keep these plants alive this winter and beyond. For full show notes including the rest of the…
Dec 14, 2023 · 11:18
Today I consider the only shrublike begonia that made it into my top ten: Begonia 'Thurstonii'. For full show notes including the rest of the top ten, visit…
Dec 8, 2023 · 9:17
The fierce begonia, Begonia ferox, has leaves with a dramatic feature that any punk would love - that's why they are number eight in my top ten begonias. For full show notes…
Dec 5, 2023 · 13:06
Today's begonia has a special skill: rapidly changing colour when exposed to extra light. Find out why Begonia solimutata deserves a place in my begonia top ten. For full show…
Dec 4, 2023 · 8:39
Begonia sizemoreae (correct name Begonia longicilata ) doesn't seem to have a common name but I am calling it the super hairy begonia. This rhizomatous begonia deserves a place…
Dec 1, 2023 · 11:27
Introducing number five in my top ten: the beefsteak begonia, Begonia 'Erythrophylla'. For full show notes including the rest of the top ten, visit…
Nov 30, 2023 · 10:03
I LOVE this beautiful cane begonia which is number four in my list of top ten begonias. It grows to a majestic 2m tall and is more tolerant than you'd think! For full show notes…
Nov 29, 2023 · 8:13
Third on my list of top ten begonias for the average living room is the iron cross begonia, Begonia masoniana, a true showstopper of a species that has been an iconic houseplant…
Nov 28, 2023 · 10:08
Find out everything you need to know about the second of my top ten begonias for the average room - the gorgeously spotty polkadot begonia, Begonia maculata 'Wightii'. For full…
Nov 27, 2023 · 10:10
I introduce my top ten begonias, starting with the eyelash begonia, Begona bowerae - an absolutely brilliant and tough begonia species everyone can grow. For full show notes…
Nov 24, 2023 · 41:35
Struggling to keep your potted citrus alive? I chat to Byron Martin of Logee's Greenhouses to find out his top tips for keep lemons, limes and more alive in your home. Plus I…
Nov 10, 2023 · 26:30
To stake, or not to stake? I look at the arguments for and against staking moth orchids (aka Phalaenopsis) plus I answer a question about houseplants in films, and we hear from…
Nov 3, 2023 · 31:21
Halloween week surprise! I drop an extra episode in which I talk to author Marta McDowell about her new book Gardening Can Be Murder, which explores plants and gardens as the…
Oct 27, 2023 · 46:33
I am joined by The Leca Queen Nora Mutalima to discuss all things leca - find out how to grow houseplants in this soilless medium, from prep to feeding! For full show notes visit…
Oct 13, 2023 · 37:59
I chat to Jazminn WIlliams aka The Rare Plant Scout about tracking down people's precious wishlist plants, how to buy safely from overseas sellers, and how to make sure your…
Sep 29, 2023 · 42:33
I find out more about the world of tissue culture with Laur of Plants In Jars, and I answer a question about sourcing an everfresh tree. Patreon subscribers at the Ledge End and…
Sep 15, 2023 · 27:36
I find out about the indoor tree that's being marketed as 'the next fiddle leaf fig' with guest Joop Huner and find out what it needs to thrive. Plus I tackle a Peperomia…
Sep 1, 2023 · 38:18
I talk to bryologist Dr Neil Bell about the wonders of moss, and answer a question about TDS meters. For full show notes, visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/moss Sign…
Aug 18, 2023 · 33:04
Ever heard of a plant AGM? In this episode I find out what the RHS Award of Garden Merit is all about, and I ask a question about VPD. Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email…
Jul 28, 2023 · 46:15
I chat to plantrepreneur Nick Cutsumpas aka Farmer Nick about houseplants, garden makeovers and more. For full show notes and a transcript, visit…
Jul 7, 2023 · 43:11
I meet Megan Webb to talk Sarracenias, flytraps, sundews and more. Plus I answer a question about Monstera anatomy. For full show notes visit…
Jul 3, 2023 · 46:58
Jane Perrone chats to Dr. Ross Cameron about the impact that plants have on our physical and mental health. For full show notes visit…
Jun 19, 2023 · 53:35
I talk to arachnologist and houseplant collector Tea Francis about the spiders that live on and around our houseplants, including how to overcome your spider fears. Plus I answer…
Jun 9, 2023 · 50:50
I talk to container gardener Mark Ridsill Smith aka Vertical Veg about growing food in containers, both outside and in, plus I answer a question about growlights. For full show…
May 26, 2023 · 50:55
I offer up my thoughts on the Chelsea flower show and answer a question about houseplant pests. Plus we hear from listener Ange in Australia. For full show notes visit…
May 12, 2023 · 28:50
I profile the beautiful gold veined oxalis ( Oxalis debilis 'Aureoreticulata') and we hear from listener Alice in Meet the Listener. For full show notes visit…
Apr 26, 2023 · 28:19
I update you on the seed-sowing exploits of both me and a bunch of listeners, plus I talk about the botanical terms of the different parts of a seed, and answer a question about…
Apr 21, 2023 · 51:13
I chat to illustrator Helen Entwisle about our collaboration on book Legends of the Leaf, plus I answer a question about using 'worm juice' on houseplants. For full show notes…
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