Houseplant Homebody

Houseplant Homebody

Welcome all plant lovers, plant experts, plant enthusiasts and beginners! I am so excited to share my adventures with all things plants! I am not an expert but join me in my ongoing journey of slowly becoming an expert! I have been passionate about all things plants for YEARS. With everything that I have explored on social media or plant websites I realized there seems to be TWO THING MISSING... a US Midwestern perspective in the amazing world of social media outlets, podcasts or blogs AND just straight, no fluff plant info. I am a proud Wisconsinite and we have a different and somewhat complicated environment for growing houseplants & plants! BUT just because we have a different environment doesn’t mean we can’t learn from the experts on the East and West coasts or around the world! Want to join my adventure? Then FOLLOW Houseplant Homebody on Instagram and Facebook and go follow my personal plant inspirations on Pinterest. You can find me at ALL of those places @houseplanthomebodyllc. And DON’T FORGET to get involved! Comment on posts or pictures, ask me questions, provide your best plant advice or tag @houseplanthomebodyllc in your posts or comments. There is so much to learn in the plant world and I want to encourage everyone to soak it up! Houseplant Homebody is the best community for ALL THINGS PLANTS.

Episodes

July 22, 2025 36 mins

Arborvitae are one of the most used landscape plants in the Midwest. Not only are they gorgeous, (mostly) green giants, they are utilitarian in many gardens! Useful and pretty? Perfect combo!

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Mandevillas and Dipladenias are among the most iconic tropical flowering plants during the summer. Whether you're looking for a 6-inch plant for your patio planter, a hanging basket for your home, or a large vine to make a statement, these plants are available in every form you might need. With the increasing hybridization, the variety of colors is becoming endless!

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June 24, 2025 37 mins

In the horticulture world, there is no topic I love more than perennials. Why? The insane variation, the brilliant colors, and the truly endless possibilities make this category of plants that I will never be done learning about! In this episode, we talk about the 10 best blooming perennials and I provide a long list of blooming perennial options to inspire you.   

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June 10, 2025 28 mins

Gardenias are one of the sweetest smelling houseplants you could grow. It can be a challenging houseplant, particularly in the Midwest, but if you're willing to take it on, you'll be rewarded with glossy green leaves and lovely fragrant flowers.

Remember to check out the corresponding blog post for this episode and visit my website www.houseplant-homebody.com/ for more details! 

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May 27, 2025 25 mins

Viburnums are among the top hedge shrubs that change with the seasons and offer a wide range of varieties and cultivars. They not only feature beautiful, sometimes fragrant flowers but also showcase stunning fall colors and decorative berries, adding even more appeal!

Remember to check out the corresponding blog post for this episode and visit my website www.houseplant-homebody.com/ for more details! 

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May 9, 2025 43 mins

Air Plants are fascinating, wild, and beautiful plants with unique care needs, capable of adding joy to different areas of your home!

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April 15, 2025 33 mins

Bougainvillea are impressive with their vibrant colors, spanning growth, and versatility!  Most of the time you see them vining along buildings or entry ways creating a beautiful focal point.

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April 1, 2025 44 mins

Ornamental Crabapples have the most vibrant spring colors ranging from shades of pink, red, purple, and white with showy red or yellow fruit. It may not be the first blooming tree of the season but it is a sure sign spring is here with summer right around the corner!

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March 18, 2025 29 mins

Talk about a CLASSIC succulent that has been a staple in every beginner plant lover's collection and a tried-and-true reliable plant for the hardcore plant lover! Low maintenance, easy to propagate, always looks great, who couldn't love it?!

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November 15, 2024 32 mins

This episode and blog explores the history of plants, where their names come from, and some overarching categories plant names are separated into. I know the naming and categories are ever changing but let's learn the basics together!!

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October 29, 2024 27 mins

Crown of Thorns combines beautiful flowers and foliage with unique, almost scary-looking stems. In my experience, this plant is very resilient, low maintenance, and can easily rebloom.

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October 15, 2024 28 mins

Asters are known for being a staple for beautiful fall blooms in the Midwest. Most commonly, you will find them in shades of purple or pink but there are some varieties that white, blue, yellow, or orange as well. 

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October 1, 2024 23 mins

The Sensitive Plant is perfectly named since the slightest touch can make the leaves fold up along the stem. This is assumed to be a defensive mechanism. With fern-looking leaves, this plant will grow into a small mound as a houseplant. If you provide the perfect conditions you may see their whimsical flowers form! 

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September 17, 2024 44 mins

We are going to dig into what fertilizer is made of, why it's important, some different brands to check out, and other key factors to your fertilizer success!  Fertilizer can be underrated and, if used properly, could really help your plants grow to their fullest potential.   

Remember to check out the corresponding blog post for this episode and visit my website www.houseplant-homebody.com/ for more details! 

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September 3, 2024 56 mins

Perennial Grasses can fit into any landscape whether you need an upright plant that doesn't spread too much or a tiny mounded accent plant. The range of size and shape is spectacular but the range in color and all year interest is its best quality!

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August 20, 2024 28 mins

Even though Jasmine could be considered a high maintenance houseplant, the flowers are beautiful and the fragrance is well worth the try!

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August 6, 2024 54 mins

It's always good to regroup and remember the houseplant basics sometimes! In this episode, we are going to review the thought process of buying houseplants, caring for houseplants, and we are going to explore some questions that we both still have about houseplants!

Remember to check out the corresponding blog post for this episode and visit my website www.houseplant-homebody.com/ for more details! 

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July 23, 2024 58 mins

Hydrangeas are one of the more impressive shrubs that can be fit into any landscape with their variety diversity. This can be a feature in your garden, a hedge, or filler shrub depending on what you need.

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July 9, 2024 51 mins

Roses have to be one of the oldest, classic landscape plants in existence. With their plentiful colors, shapes, sizes, and purposes, you can always find a place in your garden for a Rose! These days, growers are striving for lower maintenance and longest lasting blooms but you can't beat the impact of some of the classic varieties. 

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June 25, 2024 31 mins

Bromeliads are a highly diverse houseplant that looks wild and exotic. That being said, you can find them almost anywhere! They are reasonably priced at most plant shops and are ready for you to give them a try! 

Remember to check out the corresponding blog post for this episode and visit my website www.houseplant-homebody.com/ for more details! 

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