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Podcast: Science Quickly
Episode: The Dark Side of Houseplant Collection
Description: Marc Hachadourian, senior curator of orchids and director of glasshouse horticulture at the New York Botanical Garden, joins host Rachel Feltman to explore houseplant trends from the past and the present. Plus, they discuss how ethically sourcing your plants can prevent fad-driven overcollection.Listen to the New York Botanical Garden’s new podcast Plant People.E-mail us at [email protected] if you have any questions, comments or ideas for stories we should cover!Discover something new every day: subscribe to Scientific American and si...