The Houseplant Coach

Tis the season - lots of us are struggling. Let’s talk mental crap and how it impacts our best intentions for our plants.

This replaces a previous episode with corrupted audio. This one’s about the thermal load of water and how it can affect plants, some tips on getting a ZZ to grow, and a long-winded rant about a project I want to get started on :)

Spinosad soil drenches, gift card sales, and an update 💚

I do Christmas trees real strange. Follow on IG for pictures, I’m sure I’ll post some :) Also, gift cards are 25% off at https://ohhappyplants.shop !

If you go ask the internet if the plant you just bought is a “thirsty” plant, you’ll likely get a hundred different opinions. That’s because those people live in a hundred different houses, with a hundred different microclimates! Learn how to figure this answer out here :)

Trigger warning: loss of spouse.

Today it’s all about experiments with rooting things sideways. Wish me luck!

You heard me. Here’s more info, including info on how to bring your sansevierias back from the brink.

That’s it, folks, gotta warm up after the cold plunge 🤣

Thai con getting brown spots on the white spots? Learn how to prevent it!

Are your leaves growing in at preposterous angles, but they’re still healthy? Light your plants like they’re in a jungle, not on a stage! Here’s what to adjust :)

Crassulacean acid metabolism is an important thing to have an awareness of when growing desert and epiphytic plants. Learn more here :)

I see folks posting on social media about issues their spouses or roommates have with their houseplants. Sometimes it’s a case of someone being a jerk, and sometimes WE could be more respectful. Here are some tips I’ve learned over the years :)

Here are a few key tips for caring for a a begonia in the winter :)

Quickie today because I’m sitting in an ice bath. Yay silica!

Learn about these signs of pests and drought (see photo for more). A lot of this episode is about ADHD tips, new courses coming out, and more :)

This episode is an ask - I need your help! Even if you’re not about to start a small business I’d love to hear from you. 💚 Drumstick photo just because 😁

Sulfur is considered the 4th (or 5th, if you count calcium) plant “macronutrient.” Learn more about its role within plants, what deficiencies look like, and sulfur mobility within the soil in this episode.

When do you move your plants inside? Stop guessing on this one with one easy step. My foolproof orchid care method included!

Drought stressed plants should be brought back to health prior to repotting for best chance of success :)

Some more tips for your ginomous planties!

Just a few tips on repotting giant plants, some grow light info, and the #1 cause of plant issues for folks new to houseplants. Enjoy!

Rando episode because it’s past time to record another. I’m starting on a moss pole project and wanted to tell you about it (videos incoming), and also wanted to let you know that starting a business is totally in your wheelhouse. Plus a few reminders for growth/repotting during this time of year.

What should we be thinking about as summer wraps up? Space, pests, fertilizer, and light!