You say alacasia

You say Ella Macroam one of those. They're really difficult.

I have no idea why I'm in such a good mood today, but I hope it's infectious.

In this week's show, I'm joined by listener and grower German Rivera to talk all about

two genera that can trip the best of us up.

That's Alacasia and Maranta from his perspective as a grower in Long Beach, California. And yes, I am jealous.

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that many plants, I know you so well, this is the podcast for you. On the ledge brings you

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One of the many delights of making this podcast is discovering listeners around the world

who can share their growing experiences with me.

And patron and listener German Rivera is doing just that this week.

German joined me via the medium of the internet to chat about two plant genera that we grow indoors,

but sometimes don't find the easiest to handle, Alacasia and Maranta. And I'll also find time to answer a question about

making trailing plants fuller. So, settle down, grab yourself a cup of tea or other beverage

of your choice, and let's begin. My name is German Rivera.

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