It was really, that was one of my favourite parts of the book, were the photoshoots and preparing the plants for the shoot as well. Taught to garden as a child by his grandparents, this book brings together 30 years of growing experience and plant knowledge. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to The Chatty Gardener with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.

And I think the way that a lot of these plants are photographed in the book is sheer plant porn they're beautiful like works of art, and then bringing in a bit of science into the world of houseplants because a lot of houseplant books are, are almost recycled information that's been out there for a long time it's sort of become the truth and become the way that you care for your plants. Meanwhile, ‘plant profiles’ put the spotlight on some of the more unusual plants in Tony’s collection, including Monstera obliqua ‘Peruvian Form’, which is smaller than the more commonly grown members of the monstera family.

And it can cause things like fungal problems on the leaf if the water is not drying off,” says Tony. Not Another Jungle is also packed with info on variegated plant varieties, beautiful inspirational and step-by-step photography and interesting illustrations explaining the scientific information on plant anatomy. Because I think a lot of people choose houseplants just based on what they like look off and try and make it work in that little corner.

It’s written in a way which is both logical and informative and that demystifies much of the plant mumbo-jumbo out there! From weird succulents to easy-to-care-for terrarium plants we have everything the avid plant collector might want. But they have that sparkly veining through the leaf and the Anthurium sort of heart shaped leaves as well. Well, it could need watering every two days, if it’s getting optimum levels of light and it’s really warm. It was peaks and troughs all through writing this book of being incredibly happy, incredibly proud to absolutely hating it.But, before we go any further, do make sure you listen to my recent conversation with Tony- where, among other things – we discuss more about the book! The subtitle of this new book from Tony Le Britton is 'comprehensive care for extraordinary house plants' and this indeed what this book delivers. Detailed chapters on light, water, humidity, fertiliser, variegation, propagation, and pests and diseases have you covered so you can confidently care for all your houseplants. And making sure that they take a plant home that's going to do well in the home that they have where they want to put it.

I used his water and light advice on a years old, years struggling, maidenhair fern and it’s now thriving. What is it about, this is what's fascinating about houseplants, though, is that for one person, something could just spark off this incredible reaction in away, you're absolutely fascinated. And I feel like we've been on parallel journeys with this, I'm not going to go on about my book, because that's not what this episode is about.My Superfan tier earns you a personal greeting from me in the mail including a limited edition postcard, as well as ad-free episodes. The problem with bottom watering is if you’re sticking a pot into water, the substrate oversaturates and absorbs so much more water than just watering from the top. I like the way I'm on the the some of these pages, the profile pages you've made, you sort of turn sideways to have a portrait view of this plant this Anthurium magnificum, I can't even say it.

He also disputes the idea that there are some plants that will thrive in ‘low light’, pointing out that at best they will just die slowly.If you're looking for rare and exotic house plants and terrarium plants, Growtropicals has the UK's largest selection!