If you have 250 plants in your home, what would you do? That seems like WAY too many plants to care for, right? But for Samantha Hermann, better known as @houseplusplant on Instagram, this is her second nature.
She’s my newest plant friend, and I’m so excited to have a casual conversation with her on this episode (let me know if you want more episodes like this). Samantha has been successfully keeping that many plants alive and happy for years, and I’m sure it’s a lot of work. But she’s here to share her best tips for managing a large indoor plant collection without stressing out!
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In this episode, we learn:
[04:46] Meet Samantha, the houseplant expert with over 250+ plant babies
[05:37] What happened at the recent Tropical Plant International Expo?
[11:22] When did Samantha start collecting houseplants?
[15:09] Grow healthy plants in any corner of your home with Soltech’s stylish grow lights
[17:26] Make your houseplants happy with Espoma Organic's high-quality, premium potting mixes
[21:39] Why you should try new methods/species to avoid boredom and burnout
[25:30] How Samantha’s plant collection has evolved over the years
[30:51] What does Samantha’s research process look like for a plant?
[32:30] Why is trial and error in plant care important?
[36:25] How does she take care of her plants every day?
[39:24] What is her approach to controlling pests?
[45:44] How does she care for her plants while she is away? (and smart home gadgets!)
[51:25] Tips for maximizing your plant space through styling and organization
[57:23] What are the challenges she faced having to take care of a large plant collection?
[01:03:03] Why you shouldn’t let plant care become a source of stress (dark side of plant care)
[01:03:59] Tips for moms on how to manage both children and plants
[01:08:35] Starting her Instagram plant account
[01:11:20] When did she realize that she wanted to be a full-time plant content creator?
[01:14:37] Where can you find Samantha on social media?
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