On The Ledge | Grow houseplants with the experts · January 16, 2021 · 49 min

Episode 169: cactus and succulent poaching - what you need to know

Rare cacti and succulents are being ripped out of the ground and sold illegally all over the world. Dr Jared Margulies of the University of Alabama joins me to discuss the issue of plant poaching: from what to look for when you're buying rare succulents, to who is behind the illegal trade. And I answer a question about storing Xanthosoma corms. For full show notes visit https://www.janeperrone.com/on-the-ledge/2021/1/8/cactus-succulent-illegal-poaching Want to unlock bonus content and listen or watch ad-free? Join my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/ontheledge Check out The Atlas of Deadly Plants, Legends of the Leaf, my book on houseplants and my houseplant cards Houseplant Gardener in a Box here . Follow Jane Perrone on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.l.perrone Follow Jane Perrone on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@j.l.perrone Join the Houseplant Fans of On The Ledge group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/houseplantfans