The Houseplant Coach

Don’t separate your houseplants! PSA on the plant loneliness epidemic (yes, yes, I made that up 🤣 tell the others! 🤣). Last two days of the sale! Spend $50, get a free quart of either V’s Mix or B*tches Love Hoyas soil! Https://ohhappyplants.shop

SALE! Spend $50, get a free quart of V’s Mix or B*tches Love Hoyas! Now through 11/5/25 This episode is about grief journeying, community building, vulnerability, and self-forgiveness in plant care. Bonus: puppy snores.

Recently(ish) someone brought a video to my attention from a soil scientist who was talking about the concern with perlite and fluoride toxicity. There were a few issues with the data and the points presented, and while the studies I found that line up with this video do show little cause for concern, they weren’t designed with real-world applicability in mind. Listen to the episode for these poin...

Hi folks! This is a “how to stop feeling so damn helpless” episode, plus interspersed info about hoyas and a sale announcement. For Doc Tenzin’s work including his comic book A Capacity to Change, see https://doctenzin.com Want great dirt? Https://ohhappyplants.shop - and remember, if you share OHP social media posts you’ll be entered in a drawing for a gift card each month!

It’s a WHOLE rant today, in a number of directions, but we’re also talking upcoming tree pruning and mealybug treatment, as well as the current sale at ohhappyplants.shop

Have you fallen for the old “plants slow their growth in the winter because of dormancy” BS? For our houseplants, this is usually counter to their natural cycles! Listen in for more :)

Here’s my current nonsense: plants in a jar! Plus: sale announcement, and the sewer rat of hope :)

What temperature is the nightly low in your area? It might be time to bring your houseplants in for the season! Here’s a guide to temps, pest treatment, and more!

I’m about to try a a few new-to-me home remedies for powdery mildew - stay tuned for updates! Also, a discussion about repotting plants as the seasons change.

Got pests in your garden? Plant more flowers! Here’s the most legit excuse EVER to plant a zillion flowers and turn your veggie garden into a beautiful, half-edible, half-ornamental paradise 🥰

Are your plants taking over your home, or looking super scraggly? Here’s an episode about propagating all those crazy beasts :)

Here’s the thing: they never left. But this is a trick that folks don’t tell you - another piece of the treatment process that will ACTUALLY lead to complete eradication. PSA: this treatment is a leaf spray ONLY - do not pour onto roots!

How much soil do you need? How do you figure that out when you’ve completely forgotten high school math class? And what’s a better deal, using the OHP 30% off sale on 5 ‘generous quarts’ or buying a 2-gallon bag? (Hint: it’s the 2-gallon bag if you’re getting one type of soil!) Answer all those questions and more with this episode :)

This episode is about how education works better when people are relaxed about it, how gatekeeping is a capitalist ploy to keep us separate, and how communication is my goal - not “proper” language. Trigger warning: mention of an unpleasant bodily function - skip from 7:20ish to 8min.

Trigger warning for vegans - we’re talking outdoor gardening and blood meal. But this is all relevant to indoor plants! Today it’s a discussion of the importance of feeding your plants so they can bust out some awesomeness for you :)

Want a bushier houseplant? Here are some scientifically proven tips for branching, plus info about light, holding off on repotting a plant, and more! For soil and other incredible houseplant supplies, check out ohhappyplants.shop!

What are your plants dreaming about right now? Is it a new moss pole, repot, or pruning job? Maybe they’d just like you to notice the spider mite issue that has suddenly become a real problem due to higher temps? Here’s a discussion of plant behavior, summertime considerations, and more!

The ONE thing that made the biggest difference to my plants across nearly 30 years of houseplant tending is consistency - and when you have late-diagnosed AuDHD, it’s extra apparent. Listen in for practical tips to get you more consistent, plus extras: discussion of subirrigation, spider mite treatment, soil nutrients and nitrogen-induced tip burn, self-forgiveness when caring for plants in early...

Think orchids are too fussy to keep alive — let alone get to bloom again? Think again. In this episode, Veronica is joined by the incredible Raffaele DiLallo of Ohio Tropics, creator of “Become an Orchid Master."  He’s here to break down the myths, mistakes, and surprisingly simple techniques behind long-term orchid success. We cover: - Why your store-bought orchid stopped blooming (and how to fix...

Learn about bromeliad watering, root systems, soils, and more!

Here’s a question from an OHP member about snake plants and stress blooms. To join the FREE member community, visit https://members. OhHappyPlants....

Lots of people think some houseplants just grow slowly, but usually it’s our care (or something else that’s fixable). Here are a bunch of solutions, including a discussion of soil testing and veggie garden corrections :)

Do you have a water softener? You could be killing your leaves with sodium toxicity! Full description and solutions in the episode. Products available at https://ohhappyplants.shop - FREE member site at https://members.ohhappyplants.... :)

Got grey spots of mold in your begonia? Love planty shenanigans? Want fast-growing hoyas that bloom like crazy? This is the episode for you! Products mentioned are available at https://ohhappyplants.shop

Hi everyone! This one is about inviting pollinators into your space, and a general PSA about the impact of poor estrogen metabolism on energy levels and how beef organs can fix the whole problem. No houseplants this time, but you can always make your plants go NUTS with soil from https://OhHappyPlants.shop !