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PlantRx Podcast from Costa Farms: Watering Xanthosoma, Pruning Monstera, and Growing Pothos Faster

PlantRx Podcast from Costa Farms: Watering Xanthosoma, Pruning Monstera, and Growing Pothos Faster

Released Thursday, 29th September 2022
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PlantRx Podcast from Costa Farms: Watering Xanthosoma, Pruning Monstera, and Growing Pothos Faster

PlantRx Podcast from Costa Farms: Watering Xanthosoma, Pruning Monstera, and Growing Pothos Faster

PlantRx Podcast from Costa Farms: Watering Xanthosoma, Pruning Monstera, and Growing Pothos Faster

PlantRx Podcast from Costa Farms: Watering Xanthosoma, Pruning Monstera, and Growing Pothos Faster

Thursday, 29th September 2022
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We love houseplants. And we want you to, too --- so we've put together this podcast where we answer common questions and share tips to help you be successful. Michelle, Senior Integrated Pest Manager, and Horticulturist Justin answer questions from the houseplant community. In this episode they cover:

1) Michelle and Justin talk about watering Xanthosoma (aka Caladium lindenii, aka Phytotaenium lindenii). How much is too much, and what's not enough? Picking it up can be one of the best ways. We talk about it --- as well as other factors that can cause brown leaf tips/edges.

2) Pruning Little Swiss Monstera (Monstera adansonii) so the vines don't get too long and scraggly. Good news: You can prune this plant any time without worry. Bonus: Michelle talks about how you can propagate the pieces of your Little Swiss Monstera you prune off!

3) Pushing as much growth from your Marble Queen Pothos (Epipremnum aureum 'Marble Queen'). The biggest thing for this plant is enough light. While Pothos tolerate low light, they grow best and fastest in bright conditions (and a warm environment). Also check to make sure it's not too rootbound...being rootbound can stunt growth.

Plus, they tackle the myth that you can use iron supplements to fix chlorotic (yellowing) houseplants.

Enjoy this episode? Then dig in to our others. We've covered topics like getting rid of fungus gnats, spider mites, and other pests, pruning and repotting tips, and more. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhoGaaEXGU0PrZS8_nd1ClCEsNMAfVu4D

Do you have questions for Michelle and Justin that you'd like to hear covered on a future episode of the podcast? Drop them in the comments below or email us at [email protected].

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