Episode 80: houseplant trends in China, Thailand and Japan with Michael Perry
On The Ledge
Jane Perrone
4.8 • 773 Ratings
🗓️ 18 January 2019
⏱️ 40 minutes
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Summary
Michael Perry aka Mr Plant Geek joins me to share some of his insights into the houseplant scene in China, Japan and Thailand, from how much you’d pay for a 6ft Adenium in Thailand to how the Chinese are marketing houseplants to children. Plus I answer a jaw-dropping question from a listener who has a peace lily that’s anything but peaceful…
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