The Houseplant Coach

Episode 325 - Which Bark is Better?

We’ve all seen the claims that Pinus radiata bark (commonly called “orchid bark”) is superior to other types of bark. The main claim is about longevity - but I took another look, and have officially debunked this myth. Let’s start using more local...

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Episode 324 - Not all soil recipes make sense!

Dig into the reasoning behind soil ingredients, plus: DrySoils will be on sale soon!

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Episode 323 - Just a sale announcement because I’m behind :)

Hi! The point of this is to announce the sale that technically is already over but I extended it for my podcast listeners - use code HUNGRY20 to get 20% off the Hungry Plant System. That’s all :)

Episode 322 - Dirt thoughts and small business coaching

Hi everyone! This episode is more on the business coaching side of things and takes a look into my thought process, but if you’re a customer it’s for you too! I’ve been thinking about a full revamp for a while now and I want your input! Also, if you...

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Episode 321 - Q&A! Leaf length, peperomia yellowing, repotting with wicks, and more!

It’s time for member questions! Today we’re talking leaf length hypotheses, auxins, repotting with existing wicks, V’s Mix soil, peperomia yellowing, and more!

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Episode 320 - Light for succulents and “How often should I water?”

This is a two-parter! First we’re talking grow lights for cacti, then we go into the most-often-asked question: how often should you water your plant?

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Episode 319 - What hoyas can go in self-watering pots?

Here’s another episode on hoyas - and another episode on learning to look at specifics rather than making generalizations. The human urge to generalize is STRONG, but it only actually saves us time when it’s relevant, and in this case it’s far less...

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Episode 318 - How to move plants outside for the summer ☀️

Here are some tips to give your plants their best summer yet :)

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Episode 317 - What’s in a Name? BS, Sometimes!

Have you ever purchased a plant with one of those cutesy tags that gives you literally ZERO useful information? If so, you know what I’m talking about. The main takeaway from this episode: the first thing to do when you bring a plant home is to...

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Episode 316 - Q&A: Should I root cuttings in perlite, pumice, or vermiculite?

We’ve all seen a beautiful prop box - but do we have to use perlite or sphagnum? What else is an option? Or do we need a prop box at all? Learn more in this episode :)

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Episode 315: Beautiful Chaos: Understanding Variegation (pt2)

In this second part, we dig into the different types of variegation, understanding why it occurs and how to encourage more of it!

Episode 314 - Beautiful Chaos: Understanding Variegation :) (pt 1)

Here’s part one on our full breakdown of variegation! This one gets into terminology and has a few related tangents - part 2 coming soon!

Episode 313 - The Fully Stocked Pantry Method (part 2): Ditch the Seasonal Starvation Diet

For the first half of the episode, check out the previous one - got cut off mid recording :) This one covers the nutrient deficit we often assume is a good idea for houseplants during the winter, and why that assumption doesn’t fit with their...

Episode 312 - The Fully Stocked Pantry Method (part 1): Ditch the Seasonal Starvation Diet

This one is a two-parter because my audio cut out halfway through :) This answers the “should we fertilize in winter” question with a more elegant solution, and also speaks to covering all the bases and giving your plants the ability to be more...

Episode 311 - Time to plan summer haircuts!

Do you have an overgrown jungle in your house? It’s time to plan the annual crazy haircut-and-propagate project! More info in the episode :)

Episode 310 - On “giving up houseplants” 🤣

Has an internet jerk ever told you to give up on houseplants because you clearly suck at the hobby? Well, after 30 years with my own plants and 12+ years in the industry, apparently it’s time for me to quit. Or it would be if I listened to advice...

Episode 309 - The most ridiculous episode yet!

Cabbage water pH testing and grain-urine pregnancy tests today, folks! WTF, you ask? ME TOO. 🤣

Episode 308 - Nitrogen!

In this episode we go into all things nitrogen: the overall function within plants (it’s everywhere!), plus symptoms of deficiency and toxicity. Plus: announcing the monthly OHP gift card giveaway! Share your product recommendation or a helpful...

Episode 307 - How to Use a “Watering Schedule”

Okay folks, PLEASE keep in mind that both the words “watering” and “schedule” should be held EXTREMELY loosely! In this episode we cover watering, light, the myth of the slow-growing hoya, and more! Find the Hungry Plant System, V’s Mix, and B*tches...

Episode 306 - Mitigating allelopathy with charcoal!

Here’s one for the outdoor gardeners - a study on mitigating allelopathic chemical release with biochar remediation! Study will be added to resources in the OHP Member Community :)