Jonny Balchandani
Jonny Balchandani, known to many as The Bearded Plantaholic, is a storyteller rooted in soil and soul. With a background as wild as his indoor jungle, he’s become one of the UK’s most intriguing voices in the world of plants, people, and purpose – with his followers already reaching close to 1 million across Instagram and Tik Tok.
He’s appeared on Gardener’s World, shared the screen on BBC One’s Morning Live, LadBible, Channel 4’s One Question, and even earned a spot on the CBeebies series What’s in Your Pot? His bold, unapologetic love of nature has been featured in The Sun, The Mirror, Outrageous Homes, and countless digital articles—capturing the curiosity of a generation rewilding their homes (and themselves).
But Jonny’s roots run deeper than headlines. He’s a Silver Medal RHS winner for indoor garden design, a regular speaker for the RHS, and a passionate advocate for biophilic living. Whether he’s captivating guests in a packed-out monthly plant workshop, dropping one-liners and plant wisdom on stage, or inspiring a new wave of growers online, his message is clear:
Plants aren’t just décor—they’re lifelines.
He was a weekly guest on The Bearded Growers radio show, where his signature humour and grounded knowledge brought jungle energy to the airwaves. He designs immersive green spaces that blend beauty and biology. And in February 2026, his debut book—part guide, part manifesto—will hit the shelves, redefining how we think, feel, and live with houseplants.
Jonny isn’t just another plant influencer. He’s a movement in a man. An educator with dirt under his nails. A world-class communicator who brings depth, humour, and a touch of wild rebellion to everything he does.
And if you ever meet him, one thing’s guaranteed:
He’ll change the way you look at life… one leaf at a time.