The Houseplant Coach

To repot - or not? Learn more about winter plant care in this episode :)

Okay, I want you to imagine a cute little flagellate bacterium wearing a safety vest, because these guys are FLUORESCENT! Today we bring you info on helpful bacteria, including the potential impact on global agriculture.

Here are some ideas for a houseplant business you could start tomorrow! Listen to the whole episode for info on WA state legalities though - treating pests is more complex than just bringing a sprayer and going to town.

Learn a bit about how Ceropegia woodii is pollinated, seed maturation, and propagation in this quick episode.

An episode to address the question “What’s a good plant for a new plant parent?”

Woke up this morning and did a nose dive into research! This episode was a super fun jump into blister variegation :)

Here’s what to do when it’s time to move your plants indoors - everything from plant baths to adjusting your care! One note on cleaning your plants: be sure to check for beneficial buggos prior to giving your plant a bath. Butterfly eggs, wee spiders, etc, should all stay outside (unless you want to bring them in, of course!) :)

Learn about ZZ plants, including basic care, native habitat, and plenty more!

Learn about hoya propagation, resilience, and why they’re one of my favorites :)

Learn about the link between sunlight, endogenous hormones, and fungal infections in this episode!

We’ve gotten some questions about the mechanics of sub-irrigation systems, so today I put together a little primer on how these all work :)

What kind of care did your plant have before it came home with you? Learn how to tell in this episode!

Don’t worry about root goo on your water props! More info here, in the shortest podcast ever :D

Go scorched-earth on these a-holes the right way with the info in this episode 🤣

Alright, today we’re going to that famous NASA study about houseplants’ effect on VOCs/indoor air pollution. Long story short: yes, buy more plants - whether or not it makes a difference ;)

Why should we run fans for our plants? All kinds of reasons! Learn more here :)

How much light is too much? How should I train my plants on their poles? Dig in here :)

Do you want to start a business in the plant world? YAY! Here’s an episode that’s one part brainstorm, one part coaching session (if you didn’t know, Veronica is also a small business coach). Links: https://startyourdamnbusiness.com https://members.ohhappyplants.online (pictured: Retreat Plant Company)

Are you a begonia killer? Guess what - I was too! Learn how to stop in this episode :)

Learn about proper pest treatment methods - and why the right way isn’t overwhelming! (Pictured: Drumstick, the obvious star of the show)

Why does that plant thrive outside in “horrible conditions,” while your plants inside struggle? We’ve got your answers :)

Want to spend less time watering your plants? ME TOO! Learn about all the different sub-irrigation methods I’ve used over the years, plus the usual tangents and ideas :)

An initial exploration of moss poles, including when to start using one, plant anatomy, and many DIY tips.

Loads of tangents in this one, but here’s the basic setup for Veronica’s signature Lazy Orchid Method(tm) (lol)