Indoor passionflowers, Begonias, and miniature Christmas cactus

This week, we're teaming up with The Plant Review magazine for a houseplant special. Jenny Laville talks to Rebecca Hilgenhof of Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to learn about the exciting prospect of growing passionflowers on the windowsill. James Armitage is in conversation with former RHS Director of Horticulture Jim Gardiner to chat all about his favourite houseplant, Begonia masoniana, and the famous plantsman who it is named for. Plus, Kevin Mann shares his love of the miniature Christmas cactus.

Passionflowers mentioned: Passiflora citrina, Passiflora murucuja and Passiflora boenderi.

Host: Gareth Richards and James Armitage 

Contributors: Rebecca Hilgenhof, Jim Gardiner, Kevin Mann, Jenny Laville

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