Houseplant Homebody

Lilacs are one of the most iconic spring blooming shrub! With their full foliage, plentiful flowers and sweet fragrance you can't go wrong adding this to your garden! Remember to check out the corresponding blog post for this episode and visit my website www.houseplant-homebody.com/ for more details! ---------------------------------- Don't forget to follow Houseplant Homebody on Instagram , Faceb...

Annuals are what bring life to any porch or patio for several months out of the year! With all the options out there, don't you want to learn a little bit more about them? Remember to check out the corresponding blog post for this episode and visit my website www.houseplant-homebody.com/ for more details! ---------------------------------- Don't forget to follow Houseplant Homebody on Instagram ,...

This winter blooming houseplant has the opposite timing on care compared to most houseplants and its heart shaped unique leaves and beautiful flowers give you more winter interest you hadn't considered before! Remember to check out the corresponding blog post for this episode and visit my website www.houseplant-homebody.com/ for more details! ---------------------------------- Don't forget to foll...

Besides early blooming spring bulbs, Forsythia are one of the earliest indications that spring is approaching! With its golden, yellow flowers lining it's stems, you can't miss it! Remember to check out the corresponding blog post for this episode and visit my website www.houseplant-homebody.com/ for more details! Don't forget to follow Houseplant Homebody on Instagram , Facebook , TikTok and Pint...

When some people hear "Kalanchoe" they may think "beautiful blooming plant" but others may think of the extensive, colorful, and varying textures of the herbaceous succulent!   This Crassulaceae family succulent has hundreds of varieties but more than likely the flowering version will be Kalanchoe blossfeldiana. Some more popular herbaceous varieties are Mother of Thousands (K. laetivirens), Mothe...

There is nothing like seeing some green pop out of the ground in February when Wisconsin is in its 4th winter! That is why we LOVE spring bulbs! Remember to check out the corresponding blog post for this episode and visit my website www.houseplant-homebody.com/ for more details! Don't forget to follow Houseplant Homebody on Instagram , Facebook , TikTok and Pinterest . Please rate or review this p...

Since it is my birthday, I thought it would be fun to talk about what's been going on with my own collection, what I am loving, what I am hating, and what I've suck with over the last couple years, etc!  Remember to check out the corresponding blog post for this episode and visit my website www.houseplant-homebody.com/ for more details! Don't forget to follow Houseplant Homebody on Instagram , Fac...

Propagation is always an exciting adventure for any houseplant parent. Who doesn't love to multiply their plants?!   Remember to check out the corresponding blog post for this episode and visit my website www.houseplant-homebody.com/ for more details! Don't forget to follow Houseplant Homebody on Instagram , Facebook , TikTok and Pinterest . Please rate or review this podcast and share Houseplant...

This plant is a beautiful, fragrant lily that is forced to bloom for the Easter holiday but will actually bloom in the summertime when planted outdoors! It is used around the holiday because the white lily symbolizes purity and rebirth, which is representative in many religions.   Remember to check out the corresponding blog post for this episode and visit my website www.houseplant-homebody.com/ f...

Remember to check out the corresponding blog post for this episode and visit my website www.houseplant-homebody.com/ for more details! Follow Houseplant Homebody on Instagram , Facebook and Pinterest Please rate or review this podcast and share Houseplant Homebody with your friends! Odds are, if you like this podcast others will too! If you want EVEN MORE of Houseplant Homebody, become a Supporter...

I'm sure when some of you saw this title to the podcast/blog and thought "wait we need to prep for fall or winter?!" The answer is that it really depends on the situation but it would be beneficial in most situations! I am going to break up into 3 parts: Bringing plants indoors after being outdoors all summer long What to do with plants that are indoors and will remain indoors Things to think abou...

Trying to explain how much moisture a plant needs is one of the hardest things to articulate so let's dive into what the horticulture world really means by the watering instructions that are provided! Remember to check out the corresponding blog post for this episode and visit my website www.houseplant-homebody.com/ for more details! Don't forget to follow Houseplant Homebody on Instagram , Facebo...

This adorable orange blooming houseplant has (you guessed it) blooms that look like goldfish! With its small waxy leaves even the foliage is adorable! Remember to check out the corresponding blog post for this episode and visit my website www.houseplant-homebody.com/ for more details! Don't forget to follow Houseplant Homebody on Instagram , Facebook and Pinterest . Please rate or review this podc...

You may be reading this saying, "I don't live in WI or IL, why would I read this?!" Well, let me tell you why! You may know someone that lives in the area, you may visit these areas, or you may get a great perspective on what I consider about when plant shopping or visiting plant places. I've been to LOTS of plant shops so I have an opinion (or two)! Not only is it helpful for the locals, but you...

Sierra and I have been friends for over 10 years now! I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as we did. We enjoyed talking plants SO much this may just be a Part 1 for us... Remember to check out the corresponding blog post for this episode and visit my website www.houseplant-homebody.com/ for more details! Don't forget to follow Houseplant Homebody on Instagram , Facebook and Pinterest . Pleas...

This carnivorous plant impresses with its wild looking pitchers hanging from its bright green foliage! Remember to check out the corresponding blog post for this episode and visit my website www.houseplant-homebody.com/ for more details! Don't forget to follow Houseplant Homebody on Instagram , Facebook and Pinterest . Please rate or review this podcast and share Houseplant Homebody with your frie...

This fabulous and frosty fern attracts the attention of every plant lover! It is a more difficult plant to care for, but that's where I can help! I am here to give every plant parent (at any skill level) the tools and knowledge needed to grow a healthy Staghorn Fern! Remember to check out the corresponding blog post for this episode and visit my website www.houseplant-homebody.com/ for more detail...

This succulent's distinctive structure, even though fragile, is a reliable plant when given the proper care. These hanging stems hold rows of jelly bean-like leaves looking similar to a donkey's tail, hence the name! Remember to check out the corresponding blog post for this episode and visit my website www.houseplant-homebody.com/ for more details! Don't forget to follow Houseplant Homebody on In...

Anyone could hang houseplants for a number of reasons! It could be from a lack of surface area to keeping  your plants out of reach of pets and kids. Remember to check out the corresponding blog post for this episode and visit my website www.houseplant-homebody.com/ for more details! Don't forget to follow Houseplant Homebody on Instagram , Facebook and Pinterest . Please rate or review this podca...

This reptilian looking fern is iconic for its scaly patterned leaves. Even though this houseplant needs a bit more moisture and humidity, the unique texture and pattern is well worth it! Remember to check out the corresponding blog post for this episode and visit my website www.houseplant-homebody.com/ for more details! Don't forget to follow Houseplant Homebody on Instagram , Facebook and Pintere...

The Parlor Palm is often underestimated so I would highly recommend trying this one out! Just because this is a palm, doesn't mean it is needy and high maintenance! Remember to check out the corresponding blog post for this episode and visit my website www.houseplant-homebody.com/ for more details! Don't forget to follow Houseplant Homebody on Instagram , Facebook and Pinterest . Please rate or re...

Not only is this a helpful guide for local WI and IL people, you may learn about what I look for in a plant shop, the expectations I have and what cost may look like in my area. Remember to check out the corresponding blog post for this episode and visit my website www.houseplant-homebody.com/ for more details! Don't forget to follow Houseplant Homebody on Instagram , Facebook and Pinterest . Plea...

With a deceiving name, the Ponytail Palm is in fact not a palm at all but a relative of the yucca plant! This semi-succulent plant is less care than you may expect and who wouldn't love to have a "palm" that is low maintenance?! Go to www.houseplant-homebody.com/ for more detail and the corresponding blog post ! Don't forget to follow Houseplant Homebody on Instagram , Facebook and Pinterest . If...

Light can be one of the trickiest things to understand because it seems like everyone has their own definitions. It is also very dependent on your environment or the type of plant you have. That being said, this episode should help explain the complexities of sunlight!  Go to www.houseplant-homebody.com/ for more detail and the corresponding blog post ! Don't forget to follow Houseplant Homebody o...

English Ivy is also one of those classic houseplants but what some don't know are the hundreds of cultivars you can find in several sizes and colors. Classically grown as a trailing plant, English Ivy can also adapt and be trained to any structure or shape you want! Go to www.houseplant-homebody.com/ for more detail and the corresponding blog post ! Don't forget to follow Houseplant Homebody on In...