The Houseplant Coach

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Get to the root of your houseplant problems with The Houseplant Coach! Whether you're a new plant parent or have a decades-old indoor jungle, you'll learn fabulous things. Join 'professional plant nerd' Veronica as she explores the not-so-common answers to many common houseplant maladies.

Recent Episodes
  • Episode 277 - Bromeliads!
    Jun 17, 2025 – 32:19
  • Episode 276 - Does Sansevieria stress-bloom?
    Jun 8, 2025 – 43:28
  • Episode 275 - Addressing stunted growth in gardens and houseplants
    May 29, 2025 – 01:16:58
  • Episode 274 - Softened Water is NOT for Plants!
    May 25, 2025 – 41:30
  • Episode 273 - Begonia fungus, rando propagation, and quick hoya info!
    May 24, 2025 – 01:02:05
  • Episode 272 - Pollinators and organ meat 🤣
    May 6, 2025 – 36:24
  • Episode 271 - Super airy potting media (and why it’s no good)
    Apr 27, 2025 – 35:41
  • Episode 270 - Yellowing leaves, soil fungus, and community organizing!
    Mar 29, 2025 – 01:51:36
  • Episode 269 - Chemical misinformation and nerd shenanigans :)
    Mar 21, 2025 – 24:37
  • Episode 268 - Don’t cut leaves!
    Mar 16, 2025 – 01:03:48
  • Episode 267 - Be weird with me 🤣
    Mar 3, 2025 – 17:34
  • Episode 266 - Moss pole info, explodey plants, and kraut solutions!
    Mar 2, 2025 – 01:25:01
  • Episode 265 - How to disrupt capitalism with your normal springtime pruning
    Feb 27, 2025 – 25:51
  • Episode 264 - Adjusting watering when changing your soil
    Feb 17, 2025 – 47:00
  • Episode 263 - How to keep tiny plants tiny :)
    Feb 15, 2025 – 56:22
  • Episode 262 - Bug Poop and Breaking Plant “Rules”
    Feb 11, 2025 – 25:46
  • Be the Resistance
    Jan 31, 2025 – 37:10
  • Episode 260 - Spider Mite Season (take 2)
    Jan 31, 2025 – 10:01
  • Episode 259 - Outdoor gardening!
    Jan 11, 2025 – 51:16
  • Episode 258 - Straight-to-Soil Propagation, Soil Sale!
    Jan 5, 2025 – 22:05
  • Episode 257 - Resolutions, plant-based kindness, and more :)
    Dec 29, 2024 – 51:36
  • Episode 256 - Aphids!
    Dec 28, 2024 – 48:28
  • Episode 255 - Spider Mite Warning Signs (and gift cards on sale through 1/1/25!)
    Dec 14, 2024 – 35:42
  • Episode 254 - Upcoming info on tissue culture!
    Nov 25, 2024 – 43:29
  • Episode 253 - Chaos Gardening (Indoors) 🤣
    Nov 23, 2024 – 38:31
  • Episode 252 - ADHD Watering Tips
    Nov 4, 2024 – 54:38
  • Episode 251 - How to stack tree fern fiber poles
    Nov 3, 2024 – 15:28
  • Episode 250 - Greenhouses, Humidity, and Bug Poop :)
    Oct 16, 2024 – 36:06
  • Episode 249 - Help! Crowdsourcing ideas :)
    Sep 15, 2024 – 12:27
  • Episode 248 - Repotting the Fussy Ones :)
    Sep 4, 2024 – 58:36
  • Episode 247 - Systemic Granules and Houseplant Egos
    Sep 1, 2024 – 29:52
  • Episode 246 - Shipping Plants Internationally
    Aug 24, 2024 – 22:25
  • Episode 245 - Watering a new-to-you soil texture
    Aug 20, 2024 – 26:49
  • Episode 244 - Moss pole tips for huge leaves :)
    Aug 4, 2024 – 40:39
  • Episode 243 - Wanted: Tacoma houseplants in need of assistance :)
    Jun 22, 2024 – 34:46
  • Episode 242 - When to buy new plants :)
    Jun 21, 2024 – 28:04
  • Episode 241 - When to fertilize after repotting :)
    May 25, 2024 – 56:35
  • Episode 240 - Nutrient deficiencies and interveinal chlorosis
    May 6, 2024 – 01:20:07
  • Episode 239 - Why (light) direction matters!
    May 1, 2024 – 18:25
  • Episode 238 - Medieval “Science” and Root Mealies 🤣
    Apr 22, 2024 – 01:07:34
  • Episode 237 - Time to fertilize!!! Plus: sale announcement :)
    Apr 15, 2024 – 30:25
  • Episode 236 - How to Water Oh Happy Dirt
    Mar 19, 2024 – 53:15
  • Episode 235 - Peat - hydrophobic or too wet?
    Feb 23, 2024 – 45:47
  • Episode 234 - Sneaky mites…
    Feb 22, 2024 – 08:45
  • Episode 233 - What’s brown and sticky?
    Feb 17, 2024 – 11:24
  • Episode 232 - What’s the perfect soil?
    Feb 14, 2024 – 46:25
  • Episode 231 - What does mycorrhizal inoculant do, anyway?
    Feb 4, 2024 – 47:41
  • Episode 230 - Cactus fungus!
    Jan 23, 2024 – 36:10
  • Episode 229 - DrySoils on sale!
    Jan 20, 2024 – 04:23
  • Episode 228 - New Year’s Resolutions :)
    Jan 2, 2024 – 09:19
Recent Reviews
  • Lindyc5
    Why explicit eating?
    The language in my first episode was so off putting bc it wasn’t a one-off but just stupid vocabulary. I’m out.
  • StomataMomma
    She’s brilliant.
    I just want to say that this podcast out of any plant podcast… truly helped me understand plants and the plant industry. Not only can I follow along amazingly as an ADHD woman… but she helped me understand the “whys” of the “rules”. Veronica… I found your podcast at a really hard time in my life right now. Listening to past episodes on your journey of love, loss and plants was exactly what I needed. My plants are THRIVING in your soil too! You are an amazing, talented, strong and brilliant woman. I just wanted you to know you helped my love of plants and life right now.
  • DJ Odawa
    Excellent Information
    This podcast is the BEST repository for houseplant care for beginners and veterans. All of the information is based in scientific research, so you won't be steered wrong. There is a LOT of information on everything plants. The info is definitely worth sharing on social media groups and with friends. As a fairly new plant parent, this podcast helped me keep my plant babies thriving.
  • Toniveloni
    Veronica has turned me into a plant nerd
    I’ve learned so much from this podcast that now I feel like I can’t learn enough! I love learning the science of plants and found out that it doesn’t take a green thumb. It takes knowledge. I also really like the simple no nonsense advice like keeping a thirsty plant near the sink. Love Oh Happy Plant products! *** Love Drumstick too🐾❤️
  • Jennahenna10301980
    Everything you want in a plant podcast
    Veronica is entertaining and informative. She is such a wealth of information in a world that needs it. Stay away from the fb plant groups for advice and just come listen to Veronica. Of you have a problem, she most likely has the answer. Highly, highly recommend.
  • GreyCase
    This podcast is my favorite new listen.
    Veronica is incredibly helpful and she hits on all the things which have been my plant parent question marks. She’s also incredibly real, vulnerable, sharp as a tack and she is literally an echo of my own nerdy/self aware/deep/interested inner voice. Can’t recommend this enough for the folks who are ready to get into the sciencey fun of plant growing.
  • FR326
    Yes!
    Really informative and surprisingly funny plant podcast. Thanks for being so generous with your knowledge and research, Veronica!
  • Tweedyhiromi
    My favorite podcast!
    I have learned so much from you, Veronica! Thank you!
  • OuiChef!
    I’ve learned so much
    Veronica really drills down on the nitty gritty of plant care and she’s got both deep professional and personal experience backing up what she tells you. That she’s an educated, funny mom in Olympia, WA is a plus in my book.
  • juliabcanfield
    Veronica is the best
    I love this podcast and Veronica is so supportive and knowledgeable! Highly recommend!
  • H12468
    Very helpful & informative
    I love this podcast. It’s quick & has great useful information that is based in science! It’s not overly produced.
  • Rinserepeatt
    Yes thank you! Plant school I’ve been looking for!
    Perfect short and sweet houseplant info by a totally endearing individual. Can’t wait to finish every episode and dive into your website etc :)
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