Leafing Around
3 Seasons
Take a breathtaking journey through the lush, vibrant world of tropical gardens with Irene Chen, your guide to the most extraordinary private and hidden green spaces across Southeast Asia.
Filmed on location in Malaysia and beyond, each episode showcases living works of art—overflowing with rare foliage, bold textures, and imaginative design. From sprawling jungle estates to compact balcony oases, Leafing Around invites you to explore how tropical plants transform space, spirit, and climate.
With Irene’s passion for all things philodendron, caladium, and begonia, these tours are more than just beautiful—they’re soulful, curious, and deeply connected to the world of plants.
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S1E1 Hidden Tropical Garden (The Ultimate Man Cave)
Episode 1
The garden in Jakarta offers a peaceful retreat with a swimming pool in a fish pond, symbolizing love. It showcases rapid growth and a natural growth philosophy, avoiding pesticides. Iconic plants from around the world and unique fish enhance the ecosystem. The content highlights family connectio...
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S1E2 Dream Big in a tiny Tropical Garden (280 sqft)
Episode 2
Join Farron as he shares his gardening journey, starting from his initial challenges four years ago. He discusses plant care techniques, including watering and fertilization, and reflects on the changing availability of certain plants. The conversation covers various species, their growth pattern...
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S1E3 The Landscape Architect's Garden Tour
Irene visits a private garden in Taba, created by landscape architect Keith. He shares his expertise on plant resilience, water management, and soil alternatives. The garden features whimsical decor made from recycled materials and emphasizes natural plant care methods. Keith discusses the import...
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S1E4 The Amazing Borneo Garden
Discover the world of tropical plants through a private garden tour led by owner Ong. Learn about essential plant care techniques, including potting media and the impact of weather. Explore current trends in plant buying, with a focus on single cuttings and fluctuating prices. Gain insights into ...
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S1E5 The Borneo Mansion: An Award Wining Tropical Home
Irene introduces her channel dedicated to plants and tropical gardens, sharing her excitement for a tour of a stunning garden and an award-winning home. The garden features easy-care plants and unique architectural elements inspired by nature. Practical tips for maintaining indoor and outdoor pla...
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S1E6 Inside Singapore's Award Winning Tropical Home
Men's Garden in Singapore is an award-winning private home garden created by Irene and Ronnie. Irene expresses her passion for plants through gardening, showcasing her skill in space utilization with a densely planted design. The garden features unique sculptures and water elements, enhancing its...
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S1E7 SUPER LUSH Tropical Garden
Irene introduces her garden and her plant friend Juni, who has developed a vibrant garden over 11 years. Juni shares her journey, emphasizing personal effort in gardening and techniques for plant care, including pruning and repotting. The conversation highlights the importance of plant characteri...
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S1E8 Secret Rooftop Garden
Irene introduces the largest rooftop garden in Southeast Asia, designed by Dr. Francis Ung. The garden began development in 2004 and features a rainforest and various plant sections. It uses a lightweight soil medium but faces challenges with water supply for temperate plants. The garden serves a...
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S1E9 Oxford Botanist visits DIY Tropical Garden
Join a personal garden tour that showcases tropical plants and highlights recent changes and new additions. Insights from botanist Dr. Francis enhance the experience, as the host shares their four-year gardening journey. The discussion covers practical gardening skills, care tips for slow-growing...
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S1E10 A Borneo Private Garden
A private garden in Coing, Malaysia showcases an impressive collection of tropical plants. The owner creatively arranges unique specimens, including a large philodendron beier and various begonia varieties. The tour features rare anterium, jade ventilation blocks, and diverse acacia species. View...
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S1E11 Inside a DIY Jungle Garden & Art-filled Home
A private home garden spans 7,300 square feet, showcasing tropical plants and unique designs. Russell Low, a lawyer, finds peace in gardening, focusing on biodiversity to attract local wildlife. He shares insights on his diverse plant collection, optimal growing conditions, and the benefits of us...
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S1E12 Mr. Chow's Beautiful Garden
Irene welcomes everyone to her garden, showcasing its beauty and design. She discusses the edible fish in the pond, highlighting self-sufficiency during lockdown. Insights on plant care, soil types, and growth conditions are shared, along with the importance of composting and maintaining the fish...