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Plant Parenthood: How to Take Care of Your Houseplants

May 23, 2023
41:07

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 24: New Year, New Space: How To Use Feng Shui To Cleanse and Clear Your Home with Aurielle Sayeh

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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