Episode description

Are you always seeking out new plant friends to swap plant care tips and experiences with? This episode is perfect for new plant parents looking to learn from experienced plant lovers or anyone who wants to be part of a community of plant enthusiasts. Join me as I chat with the Potted Together trio Adam, Nicole, and Becca about the evolution of plant parenthood, the different seasons of plant care, and all the topics that only true plant friends would discuss. So grab a cup of tea and listen to the conversation!

• [02:28] Meet my new budgie, Frankie!
• [02:53] Plant Friend Hangs
• [03:12] Meet Adam, Becca, and Nicole from Potted Together!
• [13:30] How their friendship started
• [17:55] What made the three decide to start a podcast together
• [20:02] Difference and advantage of podcast vs youtube
• [22:22] How have Adam's feelings about plants changed over time?
• [26:00] Nicole's experience as a plant parent
• [27:32] Where can you find Oprah's favorite bed sheets?
• [29:45] Safe and high-quality potting mix and fertilizer for your houseplants
• [32:27] Becca's plant parenthood journey!
• [35:56] Which plants did they regret buying and which ones did they love?
• [36:09] Nicole's Philodendron Florida vs glosorium
• [37:35] Adam's Hoya carnosa ‘Grey Ghost’ vs Monstera Thai Constellation
• [40:05] Becca's variegated alocasia vs Pilea peperomioides
• [43:40] Why Maria thinks Rhaphidophora tetrasperma should never go out of style
• [44:13] Which plant would you choose if you had to keep only one houseplant and get rid of everything else?
• [49:48] Adjusting your plant care approach through the seasons
• [54:09] Unforeseen consequences of being a plant parent
• [59:51] How the online plant community has evolved and grown, especially during the pandemic
• [01:05:15] What changes have they seen in Plant-Tube, and what the trends will be for the community in 2023 and 2024
• [01:11:25] What are Adam, Becca and Nicole’s favorite plant memories?

• Nicole’s YouTube video My Clean Leaves
• Summer Rayne Oakes’ YouTube channel
• Hilton Carter’s Instagram
• Nick Pileggi’s YouTube channel
• Let's Talk Hoya podcast
• The Green Plant Instagram
• Growing Joy Episode 51: How to Live with a “Crazy Plant Person”
• Growing Joy Episode 109: Passive Hydroponics: Pon and LECA
• For Good from Wicked YouTube channel
• Becca De La Plants
• Becca De La Creations

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