196 How Much Light Do Plants Need and Common Houseplant Problems | Growing Joy with Plants | Podcast
Channel: Growing Joy with Maria
Date: 2023-09-23

Do your plants get enough water and light? These questions are typically asked, and the answer is often “It depends.” But this answer is more meaningful than you might think, which will be explained in today’s episode of our new series, “Grow Better,” featuring Leslie Halleck.

As a certified horticulturist with extensive experience in plant care, Leslie is here to share her insights on the subject of overwatering and underwatering, offer valuable insights into the optimal light requirements for plants, and explore the common challenges plants encounter.
 
In this episode, we learn:
[07:04] Who is Leslie Halleck and what is her background in plant care?
[08:24] How has social media impacted plant parenthood and gardening? (aka green guilt)
[10:32] Why losing plants is normal even for horticulturalists
[12:06] Why do plants need time to adapt when moving from a greenhouse to our homes?
[16:51] How are watering and light related in plant care?
[20:39] Where can you find stylish grow lights with full spectrum warm white light?
[25:04] How relative humidity affects houseplants
[27:24] Other key challenges that gardeners face with outdoor plants
[31:52] How can you tell if a plant is dying?
[38:10] How does excessive light affect plants? What is phytotoxicity?
[41:18] Other effects of low light on plants
[41:54] Signs and symptoms of overwatering and underwatering in plants
[48:10] What causes leaf drop?
[51:35] What are the key indicators and signs of nutrient deficiency in both houseplants and garden plants
[57:06] How can you distinguish between healthy and unhealthy yellow or pink foliage on plants like Cissus discolor that lack green leaves?
[01:00:05] Why it is important to know the plant’s environment and care habits
[01:03:03] When is the right time to dispose of a plant?
[01:10:30] Where can you find Leslie Halleck on social media?

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