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Prop CulturePlant Shipping, the History of A. 'Ace Of Spades' & Designer PlantsIn this episode, Tanya and Jos explore the cutting edge of plant science and the "wild west" of online plant selling. We start with some major news regarding the EU’s New Genomic Techniques (NGT) and what "designer plants" might look like in the future. We also dive into the drama of Reddit, discussing the audacity of a buyer asking for a free replacement plant four months after purchase—because they were in a coma.Jos shares his "hard way" lessons from launching a plant shop, and we discuss the heartbreaking news about Liverpool’s struggling botanical collec...
2026-02-1949 min
Prop CultureInterview with Dr. Tom Croat (Part 2)After a chaotic start involving a "brain cell frying" recording mishap, Tanya and Jos are back for the second episode of Season 2. We dive into the legacy of the late orchid legend Paul Gripp, discuss the evolution of "rare" versus "collector" plants, and Tanya makes a confession about a certain "betrayal" regarding the IAS Tropical Plant Expo.In the second half of our interview with Dr. Tom Croat, we explore the mysteries of wild hybridization, the "Aroid Bubble," and Tom’s advice for the next generation of botanists. To wrap things up, Jos tests Tanya’s ga...
2026-02-1258 min
Prop CultureInterview with Dr. Tom Croat (Part 1)Happy New Year and Welcome to Season 2! We made it back. Tanya is (mostly) healthy, Jos is caffeinated, and we are starting 2026 with a guest we’ve been dreaming of hosting since Day 1: Dr. Thomas Croat. The Man Behind the Name You likely know Dr. Croat as the “Godfather of Aroids”—the man who has described over 1,300 species and collected more plants than probably anyone in history. But in Episode 1 of Season 2, we got to hear the stories before the fame. He told us about his early adventures sailing from St. Thomas to South Am...
2026-01-261h 01
Prop CultureE09: Season Finale: The Truth About Variegation, P. Dean McDowell, & Weird PlantsEpisode 9: A Variegated State of Mind (Season Finale)It is the last episode of the year! We are wrapping up the season with a packed episode, spilling some plant tea, diving deep into the science of variegation, and rating some truly bizarre plants.We start by debunking a questionable article about "windowless rooms" (sorry, Enid!) and clearing up the confusion behind the mysterious "Philodendron 69586" floating around the internet. Then, we shine our Provenance Spotlight on a collector favorite: Philodendron 'Dean McDowell'.Finally, we get into our main topic: Variegation. Why does it happen...
2025-12-3147 min
Prop CultureSeason Finale: The Truth About Variegation, P. Dean McDowell, & Weird PlantsEpisode 9: A Variegated State of Mind (Season Finale)It is the last episode of the year! We are wrapping up the season with a packed episode, spilling some plant tea, diving deep into the science of variegation, and rating some truly bizarre plants.We start by debunking a questionable article about "windowless rooms" (sorry, Enid!) and clearing up the confusion behind the mysterious "Philodendron 69586" floating around the internet. Then, we shine our Provenance Spotlight on a collector favorite: Philodendron 'Dean McDowell'.Finally, we get into our main topic: Variegation. Why does it happen...
2025-12-3147 min
Prop CultureE08: "Are We Woke Yet?" Addressing Problematic Names. Our Guest Memo, aka Houseplanty Goodness, on the Future of Collecting and Green DreamsIn Episode 08, Jos and Tanya brave the winter blues (and Christmas trees) to tackle the heavy hitters: Is the plant community finally "woke" yet? We discuss the 2024 vote by 100 scientists to remove racial slurs from Latin names and why common names like "Wandering Dude" might only be a superficial fix.We are also joined by the wonderful Memo (aka Houseplanty Goodness) to discuss "Aroid Fatigue," his dream of a geothermal greenhouse, and why he strips naked after visiting his allotment.In this episode:Spilling the Tea (News):Job Alert: The...
2025-12-241h 17
Prop Culture"Are We Woke Yet?" Addressing Problematic Names. Our Guest Memo, aka Houseplanty Goodness, on the Future of Collecting and Green DreamsIn Episode 08, Jos and Tanya brave the winter blues (and Christmas trees) to tackle the heavy hitters: Is the plant community finally "woke" yet? We discuss the 2024 vote by 100 scientists to remove racial slurs from Latin names and why common names like "Wandering Dude" might only be a superficial fix.We are also joined by the wonderful Memo (aka Houseplanty Goodness) to discuss "Aroid Fatigue," his dream of a geothermal greenhouse, and why he strips naked after visiting his allotment.In this episode:Spilling the Tea (News):Job Alert: The...
2025-12-241h 17
Prop CultureIs Tissue Culture Ruining the Hobby? Plus The 10/10 Weird Ghost Plant, Holiday Cacti, And More!In Episode 07, Tanya is pre-recording before traveling back to Czechia and braving the frozen north (Reykjavik), and Jos is embracing his inner Grinch. We dive deep into the science, myths, and market impact of Tissue Culture—is it saving the hobby or ruining it? Plus, we rate a plant that literally looks like... well, lips.In this episode:Spilling the Tea (News):Holiday Cactus Confusion: Do you have a Christmas, Thanksgiving, or Easter Cactus? Jos explains the difference (and blames capitalism).2025 Trend Watch: An article claims Hoya and Rare Cacti are the "new" IT pl...
2025-12-1758 min
Prop CultureE07: Is Tissue Culture Ruining the Hobby? Plus The 10/10 Weird Ghost Plant, Holiday Cacti, And More!In Episode 07, Tanya is pre-recording before traveling back to Czechia and braving the frozen north (Reykjavik), and Jos is embracing his inner Grinch. We dive deep into the science, myths, and market impact of Tissue Culture—is it saving the hobby or ruining it? Plus, we rate a plant that literally looks like... well, lips.In this episode:Spilling the Tea (News):Holiday Cactus Confusion: Do you have a Christmas, Thanksgiving, or Easter Cactus? Jos explains the difference (and blames capitalism).2025 Trend Watch: An article claims Hoya and Rare Cacti are the "new" IT pl...
2025-12-1758 min
Prop CultureMeeting a Legend: Joep Moonen, The 'Stranger Things' Plant Fail & The Ghost OrchidIn Episode 06, we are fan-girling hard! Jos and Tanya sit down with a true icon of the plant world, Joep Moonen, to hear the wild (and funny) true story behind the Philodendron that bears his name. Plus, we catch Netflix making a major botanical error and discuss why plant collectors are "a special kind of crazy."In this episode:Spilling the Tea (News):Stranger Things Blooper: Jos spots a Philodendron Birkin in a scene set in 1987. Why is that a problem? (Hint: The plant didn't exist yet!)The Plant Villain: We...
2025-12-1151 min
Prop CultureE06: Meeting a Legend: Joep Moonen, The 'Stranger Things' Plant Fail & The Ghost OrchidIn Episode 06, we are fan-girling hard! Jos and Tanya sit down with a true icon of the plant world, Joep Moonen, to hear the wild (and funny) true story behind the Philodendron that bears his name. Plus, we catch Netflix making a major botanical error and discuss why plant collectors are "a special kind of crazy."In this episode:Spilling the Tea (News):Stranger Things Blooper: Jos spots a Philodendron Birkin in a scene set in 1987. Why is that a problem? (Hint: The plant didn't exist yet!)The Plant Villain: We...
2025-12-1151 min
Prop CultureHOA Destroyed His Collection, Plant Reviews 2.0, Monstera Burle Marx Flame. And A Vegan Vag...?In Episode 5, we celebrate our 5-week anniversary (and our 37 subscribers!) by tackling the darker side of plant collecting—from nightmare Homeowners Associations to the ethics of stealing seeds from botanical gardens.In this episode:🪴 Spilling the Tea (News):🗞️ HOA Nightmare: We react to the Reddit horror story of "The Botanist" whose 20-year succulent collection was destroyed by a gardener on HOA orders.🗞️ Phytokleptomania: Are you a plant thief? We discuss the compulsion to steal cuttings and berries (and Jos confesses to his own crime at a botanical garden).🗞️ Glow-in-the-Dark Succulents: Jos reve...
2025-12-0259 min
Prop CultureE05: HOA Destroyed His Collection, Plant Reviews 2.0, Monstera Burle Marx Flame. And A Vegan Vag...?In Episode 5, we celebrate our 5-week anniversary (and our 37 subscribers!) by tackling the darker side of plant collecting—from nightmare Homeowners Associations to the ethics of stealing seeds from botanical gardens.In this episode:🪴 Spilling the Tea (News):🗞️ HOA Nightmare: We react to the Reddit horror story of "The Botanist" whose 20-year succulent collection was destroyed by a gardener on HOA orders.🗞️ Phytokleptomania: Are you a plant thief? We discuss the compulsion to steal cuttings and berries (and Jos confesses to his own crime at a botanical garden).🗞️ Glow-in-the-Dark Succulents: Jos reve...
2025-12-0259 min
Prop CultureOxford's *uck-Up, AND An Interview With @BotanicalOtter (Colonialism in Plant Collecting?)In Episode 4, Tanya tries to convince Jos to cure a headache with a disgusting espresso-lemon concoction. And she gets worked up about the "fast fashion" of Christmas plants. We also head deep into the jungles of Borneo for a reality check on what it means to be a modern "Plant Hunter."In this episode:Spilling the Plant Tea:Anthurium Confusion: Jos finally clears up the mess between Anthurium 'Darkest Panama', BVEP, and A. antolakii.Viral Drama: The Oxford University Rafflesia discovery video went viral, but who got erased from the narrative...
2025-11-261h 09
Prop CultureE04: Oxford's *uck-Up, AND An Interview With @BotanicalOtter (Colonialism in Plant Collecting?)In Episode 4, Tanya tries to convince Jos to cure a headache with a disgusting espresso-lemon concoction. And she gets worked up about the "fast fashion" of Christmas plants. We also head deep into the jungles of Borneo for a reality check on what it means to be a modern "Plant Hunter."In this episode:Spilling the Plant Tea:Anthurium Confusion: Jos finally clears up the mess between Anthurium 'Darkest Panama', BVEP, and A. antolakii.Viral Drama: The Oxford University Rafflesia discovery video went viral, but who got erased from the narrative...
2025-11-261h 09
Prop CultureE03: SKG Went P*RN?!? And: Too Much Money, Pet Peeves, And A Call To Action For The PlanetWe are celebrating hitting #4 on the Belgian podcast charts for gardening! In this episode, Jos and Tanya spill the tea on insane market prices, debate plant fast fashion, and chat with a true legend of the Aroid community.In this episode:The $26,000 Plant: We react to the news of a variegated Anthurium luxurians selling for $26k on the Palmstreet app and discuss if investment plants are making a comeback.Fast Fashion Plants: Costa Farms dropped the Musa 'Pink Nono' for under $50, crashing the market price. Is this good for hobbyists...
2025-11-1953 min
Prop CultureSKG Went P*RN?!? And: Too Much Money, Pet Peeves, And A Call To Action For The PlanetWe are celebrating hitting #4 on the Belgian podcast charts for gardening! In this episode, Jos and Tanya spill the tea on insane market prices, debate plant fast fashion, and chat with a true legend of the Aroid community.In this episode:The $26,000 Plant: We react to the news of a variegated Anthurium luxurians selling for $26k on the Palmstreet app and discuss if investment plants are making a comeback.Fast Fashion Plants: Costa Farms dropped the Musa 'Pink Nono' for under $50, crashing the market price. Is this good for hobbyists...
2025-11-1953 min
Prop CulturePalmstreet Review, Killed By A Paper Towel & Who Let The ‚Rare' Plant Scams Out?In this episode, Tanya and Jos talk about the latest news in plants, share a Palm Street App review, and discuss their first Collector's Confession. Then they have a look at three really weird plants, and close out with a deep dive into how platforms like Etsy have opened the floodgates for scammers.LINKS AND REFERENCESLatest newsPandanus montanus at GUM on FacebookFB Group Philodendron Enthusiasts, „Most Hated Philodendron“ threadFB Group Philodendron Enthusiasts, „Which Philodendron would you keep?“ threadRate that weird plantPapilionanthe Teres ‘Olympic Rings’ Orchid (link)Crassula umbella (link...
2025-11-1144 min
Prop CultureE02: Palmstreet Review, Killed By A Paper Towel & Who Let The ‚Rare' Plant Scams Out?In this episode, Tanya and Jos talk about the latest news in plants, share a Palm Street App review, and discuss their first Collector's Confession. Then they have a look at three really weird plants, and close out with a deep dive into how platforms like Etsy have opened the floodgates for scammers.LINKS AND REFERENCESLatest newsPandanus montanus at GUM on FacebookFB Group Philodendron Enthusiasts, „Most Hated Philodendron“ threadFB Group Philodendron Enthusiasts, „Which Philodendron would you keep?“ threadRate that weird plantPapilionanthe Teres ‘Olympic Rings’ Orchid (link)Crassula umbella (link...
2025-11-1144 min
Prop CultureWe're Pregnant with Provenance, Birkin Drama, and the King's OrchidWelcome to the very first episode of Prop Culture!Jos and Tanya introduce the podcast's mission: to create a sustainable, connected plant community by sharing news, gossip, science, and the "plant tea".In this episode:Plant Provenance Launch: We soft-launch our flagship project—a platform to document collections, establish lineage, and fight plant misinformation.2026 Trend Drama: We react to an article naming the Alocasia Silver Dragon and the infamous Philodendron Birkin as 2026's "IT" plants.Gotta Catch 'Em All: Jos reveals the 13+ "String of..." plants you can collect, including String of Turtles and String of...
2025-11-0433 min
Prop CultureE01: We're Pregnant with Provenance, Birkin Drama, and the King's OrchidWelcome to the very first episode of Prop Culture!Jos and Tanya introduce the podcast's mission: to create a sustainable, connected plant community by sharing news, gossip, science, and the "plant tea".In this episode:Plant Provenance Launch: We soft-launch our flagship project—a platform to document collections, establish lineage, and fight plant misinformation.2026 Trend Drama: We react to an article naming the Alocasia Silver Dragon and the infamous Philodendron Birkin as 2026's "IT" plants.Gotta Catch 'Em All: Jos reveals the 13+ "String of..." plants you can collect, including String of Turtles and String of...
2025-11-0433 min