Episode description

Are you a plant killer? It's a question that plagues many of us who have tried our hand at gardening, only to have our beloved plants wilt and die despite our best efforts. But fear not! In this episode, Cassidy Tuttle of Succulents and Sunshine explains that it's all a matter of understanding your plants and their specific needs. Come join us as we take a deeper look at how to deal with plant death.

• [00:00] Does being a plant parent mean you’re also a plant killer?
• [05:24] Who is Cassidy and how she became the plant parent she is today
• [06:00] What is Succulents and Sunshine about?
• [10:55] Cassidy's take on how plant parents handle plant death
• [12:45] Trying to keep an echeveria succulent alive
• [14:36] When to toss vs. treat your plants [it's simple!]
• [16:24] The importance of a plant care routine
• [18:34] Why it’s important to know your plant number
• [19:27] Emotional attachment to our plants [feat. Maria's lime tree story]
• [22:20] Maria's experience with generational plant gifts
• [25:45] What Cassidy learned from every plant failure
• [25:52] Tip #1 Be more attentive to your plants
• [26:18] Tip #2 Different plants require different care
• [27:41] Tip #3 Don't be too hard on yourself; plants die in the wild too
• [28:43] Where to get plant seeds that are guaranteed to last longer
• [30:40] Get quality grow lights that will last and look stunning next to your plants
• [32:31] Why most of the plants we have aren’t designed to live in our homes.
• [34:39] Why Haworthia is most suitable as your indoor succulent
• [36:37] Should you try to grow the same plant again or let it go completely?
• [41:20] What are some ways to reduce your plant collection?
• [44:13] Learning to let go of dying plants
• [48:32] The mental cost of holding onto something that no longer serves you
• [51:23] What are the two options when you kill a plant?

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