Story: Flashback: Taipei Flower Markets
Episode: 11
Presenter: Neville Passmore
Air Date: 31 October 2026

Neville revisits Taipei’s vibrant flower markets, showcasing Taiwan’s incredible horticulture, from balcony-friendly cherry blossoms to remarkable bonsai and orchids.

• Cherry Blossoms – Beautifully grown in pots, these cherry blossoms are perfect for bringing colour to balconies and smaller spaces.
• Penjing Bonsai – This traditional Chinese art form is popular in Taiwan, using advanced techniques to create miniature trees with extraordinary character. Many branches feature deadwood, with only a narrow strip of living bark supplying sap to the foliage.
• Small-Leaf Rubber Tree – Expert pruning transforms this tree to look more than 100 years old, showcasing the skill and artistry behind bonsai cultivation.
• Orchids – With orchids so popular in Taiwan, the flower markets offer an impressive range at highly competitive prices.