Paul Plant Horticulture
@paulplanthort.bsky.social
Gardening and Horticulture, Australia.
Tropical &Subtropical.
Tropical &Subtropical.
Can't find that heavenly scent? Look upwards!
November 25, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Can't find that heavenly scent? Look upwards!
these are starting to boom.
Native orchid, Phaius.
Native orchid, Phaius.
October 4, 2025 at 12:24 AM
these are starting to boom.
Native orchid, Phaius.
Native orchid, Phaius.
Back in March, I posted about the pupae of the Richmond Birdwing Butterfly.
Yesterday, it hatched !
Yesterday, it hatched !
September 29, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Back in March, I posted about the pupae of the Richmond Birdwing Butterfly.
Yesterday, it hatched !
Yesterday, it hatched !
There are many Philodendrons in my collection, too many to count or critique.
My favourite is always the latest I bought, scored or gifted.
Presently my favourite is Philodendron burle-marxii.
The variegated leaf version is a wonderful acquisition, gifted to me by a colleague.
Yes, I love it.
My favourite is always the latest I bought, scored or gifted.
Presently my favourite is Philodendron burle-marxii.
The variegated leaf version is a wonderful acquisition, gifted to me by a colleague.
Yes, I love it.
September 26, 2025 at 9:37 PM
There are many Philodendrons in my collection, too many to count or critique.
My favourite is always the latest I bought, scored or gifted.
Presently my favourite is Philodendron burle-marxii.
The variegated leaf version is a wonderful acquisition, gifted to me by a colleague.
Yes, I love it.
My favourite is always the latest I bought, scored or gifted.
Presently my favourite is Philodendron burle-marxii.
The variegated leaf version is a wonderful acquisition, gifted to me by a colleague.
Yes, I love it.
Swinging round on Hills Hoist - here's today's segment omny.fm/shows/4ak/ta...
August 27, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Swinging round on Hills Hoist - here's today's segment omny.fm/shows/4ak/ta...
this week's Podcast
youtu.be/ab5jeyJDvwU?...
youtu.be/ab5jeyJDvwU?...
June 8, 2025 at 10:01 AM
this week's Podcast
youtu.be/ab5jeyJDvwU?...
youtu.be/ab5jeyJDvwU?...
Heliconia rostrata 'Dwarf' is a good alternative in a tropical garden when you don't want a giant sized specimen dominating the landscape design.
#gardeningAU #gardening #heliconia
#gardeningAU #gardening #heliconia
March 4, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Heliconia rostrata 'Dwarf' is a good alternative in a tropical garden when you don't want a giant sized specimen dominating the landscape design.
#gardeningAU #gardening #heliconia
#gardeningAU #gardening #heliconia
This little pupae holds one of the most stunning butterflies in Australia.
March 4, 2025 at 8:31 AM
This little pupae holds one of the most stunning butterflies in Australia.
This cute little plant is known at kittens tails because the red flowers are soft like a cat's tail.
Acalypha reptans 'Stephie'.
#gardening #ausgardening #AustralianGardening
Acalypha reptans 'Stephie'.
#gardening #ausgardening #AustralianGardening
March 3, 2025 at 8:45 AM
This cute little plant is known at kittens tails because the red flowers are soft like a cat's tail.
Acalypha reptans 'Stephie'.
#gardening #ausgardening #AustralianGardening
Acalypha reptans 'Stephie'.
#gardening #ausgardening #AustralianGardening
Warm climate bulb Lycoris aurea in flower now in my subtropical garden, Queensland Australia.
February 26, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Warm climate bulb Lycoris aurea in flower now in my subtropical garden, Queensland Australia.
Tropical dwarf
Most keen tropical gardeners are growing or have tried or wish to grow Heliconias.
While many heliconias are giants of the forest there are also small species worth considering.
This one is a bit unusual and a collector's find - Heliconia rostrata 'Dwarf'.
Most keen tropical gardeners are growing or have tried or wish to grow Heliconias.
While many heliconias are giants of the forest there are also small species worth considering.
This one is a bit unusual and a collector's find - Heliconia rostrata 'Dwarf'.
February 21, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Tropical dwarf
Most keen tropical gardeners are growing or have tried or wish to grow Heliconias.
While many heliconias are giants of the forest there are also small species worth considering.
This one is a bit unusual and a collector's find - Heliconia rostrata 'Dwarf'.
Most keen tropical gardeners are growing or have tried or wish to grow Heliconias.
While many heliconias are giants of the forest there are also small species worth considering.
This one is a bit unusual and a collector's find - Heliconia rostrata 'Dwarf'.
cute plant for a chunky textural effect in the garden.
Philodendron 'Fatboy'
Philodendron 'Fatboy'
February 11, 2025 at 3:28 AM
cute plant for a chunky textural effect in the garden.
Philodendron 'Fatboy'
Philodendron 'Fatboy'
Plant of the week on Radio 4BC.
February 7, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Plant of the week on Radio 4BC.
Feature plant for Saturday 1st Feb 2025.
Ophiopogon intermedius.
.
We'll be featuring this plant on radio today.
4BC 882AM.
Brisbane, Australia
@4BC Brisbane #gardening #Brisbane #hortmedia #plantsmakepeoplehappy
Ophiopogon intermedius.
.
We'll be featuring this plant on radio today.
4BC 882AM.
Brisbane, Australia
@4BC Brisbane #gardening #Brisbane #hortmedia #plantsmakepeoplehappy
January 31, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Feature plant for Saturday 1st Feb 2025.
Ophiopogon intermedius.
.
We'll be featuring this plant on radio today.
4BC 882AM.
Brisbane, Australia
@4BC Brisbane #gardening #Brisbane #hortmedia #plantsmakepeoplehappy
Ophiopogon intermedius.
.
We'll be featuring this plant on radio today.
4BC 882AM.
Brisbane, Australia
@4BC Brisbane #gardening #Brisbane #hortmedia #plantsmakepeoplehappy
this was the Feature Plant of the Week on 4BC Radio this weekend.
#gardening #gardeningAu ##mgardeningaustralia
#gardening #gardeningAu ##mgardeningaustralia
January 25, 2025 at 9:21 PM
this was the Feature Plant of the Week on 4BC Radio this weekend.
#gardening #gardeningAu ##mgardeningaustralia
#gardening #gardeningAu ##mgardeningaustralia
Ginger
Not all ginger is eaten or drunk as ginger beer.
Many of the ginger group (Zingiber, Alpinia, etc.) have highly attractive foliage and flowers.
If you live in a tropical or subtropical climate, it is highly likely you are already growing these fascinating plants.
Not all ginger is eaten or drunk as ginger beer.
Many of the ginger group (Zingiber, Alpinia, etc.) have highly attractive foliage and flowers.
If you live in a tropical or subtropical climate, it is highly likely you are already growing these fascinating plants.
January 23, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Ginger
Not all ginger is eaten or drunk as ginger beer.
Many of the ginger group (Zingiber, Alpinia, etc.) have highly attractive foliage and flowers.
If you live in a tropical or subtropical climate, it is highly likely you are already growing these fascinating plants.
Not all ginger is eaten or drunk as ginger beer.
Many of the ginger group (Zingiber, Alpinia, etc.) have highly attractive foliage and flowers.
If you live in a tropical or subtropical climate, it is highly likely you are already growing these fascinating plants.
We often see gum trees as scary big trees that fall on buildings and catch fire.
However, there are dwarf cultivars that can easily be pruned into a bush and thereby planted near buildings.
Eucalyptus 'Precious'
However, there are dwarf cultivars that can easily be pruned into a bush and thereby planted near buildings.
Eucalyptus 'Precious'
January 22, 2025 at 8:39 AM
We often see gum trees as scary big trees that fall on buildings and catch fire.
However, there are dwarf cultivars that can easily be pruned into a bush and thereby planted near buildings.
Eucalyptus 'Precious'
However, there are dwarf cultivars that can easily be pruned into a bush and thereby planted near buildings.
Eucalyptus 'Precious'
January 22, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Ivory Curl Flower - one of the common street trees planted by councils in south east Queensland.
Proteaceae family.
Buckinghamii celcissima.
#gardening
Proteaceae family.
Buckinghamii celcissima.
#gardening
January 22, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Ivory Curl Flower - one of the common street trees planted by councils in south east Queensland.
Proteaceae family.
Buckinghamii celcissima.
#gardening
Proteaceae family.
Buckinghamii celcissima.
#gardening
Feature plant for Saturday 28th Dec.
Nodding Orchid
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4BC radio GARDEN.
6.30am - 7.00am session.
Tune in 882AM
Join in:
Ph 133 882
T 0499 880 882
E: weekendbreakfast@4bc.com.au
Listen live or download podcast afterwards:
www.4bc.com.au/show/4bc-wee...
Nodding Orchid
.
4BC radio GARDEN.
6.30am - 7.00am session.
Tune in 882AM
Join in:
Ph 133 882
T 0499 880 882
E: weekendbreakfast@4bc.com.au
Listen live or download podcast afterwards:
www.4bc.com.au/show/4bc-wee...
December 27, 2024 at 8:21 PM
Feature plant for Saturday 28th Dec.
Nodding Orchid
.
4BC radio GARDEN.
6.30am - 7.00am session.
Tune in 882AM
Join in:
Ph 133 882
T 0499 880 882
E: weekendbreakfast@4bc.com.au
Listen live or download podcast afterwards:
www.4bc.com.au/show/4bc-wee...
Nodding Orchid
.
4BC radio GARDEN.
6.30am - 7.00am session.
Tune in 882AM
Join in:
Ph 133 882
T 0499 880 882
E: weekendbreakfast@4bc.com.au
Listen live or download podcast afterwards:
www.4bc.com.au/show/4bc-wee...
December 23, 2024 at 10:05 PM
December 21, 2024 at 1:06 AM
Phaius orchids are stately terrestrial specimens worth growing.
The flower spike can easily reach 1m in height.
The flower spike can easily reach 1m in height.
December 20, 2024 at 4:26 AM
Phaius orchids are stately terrestrial specimens worth growing.
The flower spike can easily reach 1m in height.
The flower spike can easily reach 1m in height.
Dwarf Umbrella trees - actually shrubs, but the poor things are stuck with that terrible common name 'tree'.
The variegated forms of this plant add a delightful splash of colour to a garden.
These are tough plants when grown outdoors in warm climates and rarely need much TLC.
The variegated forms of this plant add a delightful splash of colour to a garden.
These are tough plants when grown outdoors in warm climates and rarely need much TLC.
December 19, 2024 at 7:37 PM
Dwarf Umbrella trees - actually shrubs, but the poor things are stuck with that terrible common name 'tree'.
The variegated forms of this plant add a delightful splash of colour to a garden.
These are tough plants when grown outdoors in warm climates and rarely need much TLC.
The variegated forms of this plant add a delightful splash of colour to a garden.
These are tough plants when grown outdoors in warm climates and rarely need much TLC.
Angels dare not tread.
I love them, but many gardeners fear angel trumpets (Brugmansia) due to their notorious reputation of poisonous compounds.
I say 'plant more' but educate the public how safe they can be in gardens.
#gardening #Brugmansia #angel
I love them, but many gardeners fear angel trumpets (Brugmansia) due to their notorious reputation of poisonous compounds.
I say 'plant more' but educate the public how safe they can be in gardens.
#gardening #Brugmansia #angel
December 16, 2024 at 9:07 AM
Angels dare not tread.
I love them, but many gardeners fear angel trumpets (Brugmansia) due to their notorious reputation of poisonous compounds.
I say 'plant more' but educate the public how safe they can be in gardens.
#gardening #Brugmansia #angel
I love them, but many gardeners fear angel trumpets (Brugmansia) due to their notorious reputation of poisonous compounds.
I say 'plant more' but educate the public how safe they can be in gardens.
#gardening #Brugmansia #angel