The Houseplant Coach

Are they aerial roots or an attempt at global domination? Here’s a discussion of what aerial roots are for, when they show up, and a touch of complete silliness (or twelve).

The question: my Thanksgiving cactus is looking a a bit sad, but it’s going to bloom soon. Should I re-pot now or wait?

If your plants are done with the soil mix and pot size they’re in, but need a little ‘oomph,’ try out this super easy method to get them kicking ass again :)

Sorry for the delay, this took me 3 tries to record due to mic issues. If you want to skip the life updates and rants to get straight to the content, go to the 30 minute mark ❤️

Thumbnail photo is a wee froghopper we found on a bunch of flowers, not an aphid - it’s just what I had right now, sorry :)

Does your potholes have yellow speckles on its oldest leaves? This is probably manganese toxicity. Here’s what to do.

When should you fertilize after bringing home a new plant? What about throughout the year? Here are some tips for liquids and slow release fertilizers. Plus a picture of Drumstick, fascinated with a caterpillar he found today :)

How do you propagate a dracaena or aglaonema or dieffenbachia without beheading it? I got you ❤️

Wick systems, vacation tips, and self love! This episode cuts off at the end, sorry - got a damn call :/ Visit https://ohhappyplants.shop and find the AMEND Kit to see a fabulous, cheaper way to get OHP magic into your soil.

Root hairs make me want to snuggle plants! Go Google them; you’ll see what I mean. This is a discussion about root hair function, how to support them, and some brief life and product updates :)

Here’s a little info about putting plants outside as the weather warms up :)

It’s that time again! In this episode I go through the most common houseplant pests, quick description of recommended treatment, and diagnostic tips :)

Staghorn ferns drink a lot - here are some tips for growing them :)

Just nerding out on etymology while I package up mustard meal :)

Here are some tips for setting yourself up for months of near-paralysis without killing all of your plants.

Another episode about your plant’s ‘gut’ :) Includes info about mustard meal (which kills fungus gnats!)

Just a few reminders and announcements on this sunny spring day :)

🐞 1500 ladybugs, 6 days later.

This one is a business episode - we talk personality profiles, hiring, fear, minimum viable product, ADHD business hacks, and more. Major pep talk today. Also, you get to hear my reaction to finding mating ladybugs in my house at the very end. No, I’m not making ladybug porn now. They get their privacy :)

I released 1500 ladybugs in my house last week…

Start at the 15 minute mark to avoid grief talk and updates ❤️ Here’s a tip for a new Dracaena marginata, as well as a few announcements from OHP!

Okay, if you want to avoid grief tips, skip to the 13 minute mark :) This one has a lot of updates but mostly is about what to look for when buying plants in spring after growers have had less light all winter, as well as tips for folks struggling with plant care. Unrelated photo is of a bucket of Oh Happy Dirt defying gravity like a total boss. Mycorrhizal boss moves, son!

The light is coming back! Be prepared :)

Dealing with extreme cold? Here are a few tips for your houseplants.

Here’s some reassurance!