When some people hear "Kalanchoe" they may think "beautiful blooming plant" but others may think of the extensive, colorful, and varying textures of the herbaceous succulent!   This Crassulaceae family succulent has hundreds of varieties but more than likely the flowering version will be Kalanchoe blossfeldiana. Some more popular herbaceous varieties are Mother of Thousands (K. laetivirens), Mother of Millions (K. delagoensis), Panda Plant, Chocolate Solider, Teddy Bear (all K. tomentosa), and Paddle Plant (K. luciae).   Remember to check out the corresponding blog post for ..read more

There is nothing like seeing some green pop out of the ground in February when Wisconsin is in its 4th winter! That is why we LOVE spring bulbs! Remember to check out the corresponding blog post for this episode and visit my website www.houseplant-homebody.com/ for more details! Don't forget to follow Houseplant Homebody on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Pinterest. Please rate or review this podcast and share Houseplant Homebody with your friends! Odds are, if you like this podcast others will too! If you want EVEN MORE of Houseplant Homebody, become a Supporter, sign up for the quarterly new ..read more

Since it is my birthday, I thought it would be fun to talk about what's been going on with my own collection, what I am loving, what I am hating, and what I've suck with over the last couple years, etc!  Remember to check out the corresponding blog post for this episode and visit my website www.houseplant-homebody.com/ for more details! Don't forget to follow Houseplant Homebody on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Pinterest. Please rate or review this podcast and share Houseplant Homebody with your friends! Odds are, if you like this podcast others will too! If you want EVEN MORE of Housep ..read more

Propagation is always an exciting adventure for any houseplant parent. Who doesn't love to multiply their plants?!   Remember to check out the corresponding blog post for this episode and visit my website www.houseplant-homebody.com/ for more details! Don't forget to follow Houseplant Homebody on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Pinterest. Please rate or review this podcast and share Houseplant Homebody with your friends! Odds are, if you like this podcast others will too! If you want EVEN MORE of Houseplant Homebody, become a Supporter, sign up for the quarterly newsletter or reach o ..read more

This plant is a beautiful, fragrant lily that is forced to bloom for the Easter holiday but will actually bloom in the summertime when planted outdoors! It is used around the holiday because the white lily symbolizes purity and rebirth, which is representative in many religions.   Remember to check out the corresponding blog post for this episode and visit my website www.houseplant-homebody.com/ for more details! Don't forget to follow Houseplant Homebody on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Pinterest. Please rate or review this podcast and share Houseplant Homebody with your friends ..read more

I'm sure when some of you saw this title to the podcast/blog and thought "wait we need to prep for fall or winter?!" The answer is that it really depends on the situation but it would be beneficial in most situations! I am going to break up into 3 parts: Bringing plants indoors after being outdoors all summer long What to do with plants that are indoors and will remain indoors Things to think about when purchasing houseplants in fall/winter Hopefully this helps you prep for fall and winter or gives you a good reminder or what to consider with your houseplants! Remember to check out the c ..read more

Trying to explain how much moisture a plant needs is one of the hardest things to articulate so let's dive into what the horticulture world really means by the watering instructions that are provided! Remember to check out the corresponding blog post for this episode and visit my website www.houseplant-homebody.com/ for more details! Don't forget to follow Houseplant Homebody on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest. Please rate or review this podcast and share Houseplant Homebody with your friends! Odds are, if you like this podcast others will too! If you want EVEN MORE of Houseplant Homebody, b ..read more

This adorable orange blooming houseplant has (you guessed it) blooms that look like goldfish! With its small waxy leaves even the foliage is adorable! Remember to check out the corresponding blog post for this episode and visit my website www.houseplant-homebody.com/ for more details! Don't forget to follow Houseplant Homebody on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest. Please rate or review this podcast and share Houseplant Homebody with your friends! Odds are, if you like this podcast others will too! If you want EVEN MORE of Houseplant Homebody, become a Supporter, sign up for the bi-monthly news ..read more

You may be reading this saying, "I don't live in WI or IL, why would I read this?!" Well, let me tell you why! You may know someone that lives in the area, you may visit these areas, or you may get a great perspective on what I consider about when plant shopping or visiting plant places. I've been to LOTS of plant shops so I have an opinion (or two)! Not only is it helpful for the locals, but you too may learn a bit about my plant cost expectations, what else is sold at these locations, and how these shops operate (from an outside view). Remember to check out the corresponding blog post for th ..read more

Sierra and I have been friends for over 10 years now! I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as we did. We enjoyed talking plants SO much this may just be a Part 1 for us... Remember to check out the corresponding blog post for this episode and visit my website www.houseplant-homebody.com/ for more details! Don't forget to follow Houseplant Homebody on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest. Please rate or review this podcast and share Houseplant Homebody with your friends! Odds are, if you like this podcast others will too! If you want EVEN MORE of Houseplant Homebody, become a Supporter, sign ..read more