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7 Houseplants with Superpowers

Jun 3, 2025

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Did you know that your houseplants have superpowers? Some can actually seek out darkness to find the light, some can count, and some can actually bring wealth. To help me reveal all these amazing aspects of our houseplants is my new friend, David Domoney. He’s a celebrated British horticulturist, television presenter, and author with over 30 Royal Horticultural Society medals. And his book, Plants with Superpowers, is what actually inspired me to do this episode. This is the first of a two-part series on plants and their superpowers, and I have him on twice because he is such an enthusiastic person. I love his energy so much.

In this episode, we learn:

[03:50] Why is green considered a calming color
[04:40] How did David become the lore specialist of plants?
[08:33] What inspired David to write his book?
[11:20] What is the superpower of the Venus flytrap?
[13:43] Venus Flytrap evolution and feeding tips
[14:40] Garden in comfort and style with new Dovetail Workwear X John Deere overalls, designed specifically for women!
[17:57] How plants help our world become livable
[18:22] How important is the role of soil microorganisms in the process of nutrient uptake in plants?
[19:46] What is the superpower of Mimosa pudica?
[21:33] What is the superpower of Monstera?
[22:42] Different growth patterns of plants
[28:28] What is the superpower of the Prayer plant?
[30:56] Nature as the original artist
[33:11] What is the superpower of aloe vera?
[34:54] What is the superpower of the jade plant?
[39:59] Where can you find David online?

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