Plant School Podcast

By Tenney PlantsLeisure Home & Garden

Plant School Podcast episodes

December 17, 2020Caring for Christmas Plants PART TWO (Poinsettia) | Ep. 18
Today Sam and I dive deep into the history of one of the most iconic Christmas plants, the poinsettia.
We discuss the following questions;
What's the poinsettias history?

Is it always bright red?

How to make it re-flower?

Is it a delicate or hardy plant?

Temperature needs?

Lighting needs?

Watering needs?

How to propagate it?
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26 min
December 11, 2020Caring for Christmas Plants PART ONE (Norfolk Island Pine & Christmas Cactus) | Ep. 17
In today’s episode we go over how to care for two common Christmas houseplants; the Norfolk Island Pine and the Christmas Cactus.
We answer the following questions for each plant;
What is it's history?

Watering needs?

Lighting needs?

Fertilizing needs?

When to repot it?

Soil needs?

How to make it re-flower?

How to propagate it?

Extra tips and facts
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31 min
December 03, 2020Prayer Plant Care Guide | Ep. 16
In this episode we discuss how to care for your prayer plant (Maranta & Calathea).
We answer questions including;
What is a prayer plant?

What is the history of prayer plants?

What light levels do they need?

Temperature & humidity needs?

What are their watering needs?

What soil do they prefer?

When to repot your prayer plant?

What fertilizer to use?

How to propagate them?

What do my yellowing leaves indicate?
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35 min
November 20, 2020Common Houseplant Pests & How to Treat Them | Ep. 15
Today we discuss all the common houseplant pests, how to prevent them, and different options to get rid of them. We go over spider mites, fungus gnats, white flies, aphids, scale, thrips, mealybugs, and springtails.
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38 min
November 13, 2020Houseplants & Cold Temperatures - Which Plants Do Best? | Ep. 14
In this episode we go over the science behind how plants survive cold weather, how to manage your houseplants in the winter months, and what plants survive best in drafty windowsills or doorways!
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27 min
November 05, 2020Succulent/Cactus Care Guide | Ep. 13
In this episode we go over how to care for your common succulent genera including jades, aloes, and cacti.
We answer questions including;
Where do they come from?

What are succulents?

Are they easy to care for?

How often do you water them?

What kind of soil is best?

When do you repot them?

How do you propagate them?

What are it's lighting needs?

Where can you buy them?

How to fertilize them?

How to fix leggy succulents?

How to fix dry and crispy leaves?

How to fix yellow, soggy leaves?

Why are my leaves shriveling?

How to fix a succulent that's splitting?

What pests are they prone to?
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39 min
October 29, 2020How to Water Plants When Traveling | Ep. 12
In this episode, we discuss how to take care of and water your plants if you’re leaving on an extended trip/vacation.
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34 min
October 22, 2020Peace Lily Care Guide | Ep. 11
In today's episode we go over peace lilies and all aspects for caring for them.
We discuss the following questions;
Where does the Peace Lily get its name?

Where does it originate?

Is it an easy or hard plant to care for?

Does it clean the air?

How toxic is it for humans and pets?

What should I place my peace lily?

What are it's lighting needs?

How should I be watering it?

How do I get it to bloom?

How do I trim it?

How do I fertilize it?

How do I propagate it?

What pests is it prone to?
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32 min
October 15, 2020What is Wrong With My Plant? | Ep. 10
In this episode, we discuss different steps and tools to troubleshooting what’s wrong with your indoor plants.
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28 min
October 01, 2020Fiddle Leaf Fig Care Guide | Ep. 9
In this episode, we discuss all aspects of taking care of fiddle leaf figs.
Questions discussed in this episode;
Why is it called a Fiddle Leaf Fig?

Where did it originate?

Are they easy or hard to take care of?

How much do they cost on average?

What to look for when buying one?

What pests to look out for?

How often should I water it?

Where should it be placed in my home?

What are it's sunlight needs?

How often do I fertilize it?

Should I prune it and how?

How to propagate a FLF?

When do I repot it?

Does it like humidity?

Extra Care Tips
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38 min

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