Episode 145:Plant Parenthood: How to Take Care of Your Houseplants
OUR HOSTS:
Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx
Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan
What we're drinking: Guayakí Organic Yerba Mate - Lemon Elation
TOPIC:
The sun is out, and our houseplants are ready to soak it in! We'll be honest – we have a lot to learn when it comes to plant parenthood. Join us as we dive into the basics of houseplant care. We share pointers for monitoring your plant's watering schedule and determining its specific light and soil needs. We highlight some of the reasons your plants might be dying and how to identify the causes before it's too late. We also discuss the easiest and the most demanding plants to care for and some unconventional tricks and tips to use along your plant journey. Listen in for everything you need to know to flourish as a plant parent and keep your potted pals thriving.
In this episode, we discuss:
Quick houseplant facts
The basics of plant parenthood
Some reasons your plant babies may be dying
Ways to identify what’s wrong with your plant
What is root rot, and how do you fix it?
The easiest and hardest plants to take care of
Advice for keeping your pets away from your plants
Unconventional tips and tricks to keep your plants thriving
RESOURCES:
Episode 109: How To Maintain A Clean Home
END OF THE SHOW:
Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: The Love Fern from How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
DRINK RATING:
Guayakí Organic Yerba Mate - Lemon Elation = 9 / The Love Fern
WRAP UP:
To wrap up the episode, we play Pop Off. We’re both fed up with non-stop calls from telemarketers and scammers, especially those robot voices that sound a bit too real. Luckily, we have some tips from our mothers for fighting back against the pesky scammers.
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