PlantRx Podcast from Costa Farms: Pruning Pothos, Spiders & Plants, Growing Aloe Vera, & Fertilizing

We're passionate about plants --- and helping you enjoy your houseplant experiences. Can't get enough about houseplants? Dig into Plant Rx, the official Costa Farms podcast focused on talking about indoor plants. 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 pruning Baltic Blue Pothos (Epipremnum pinnatum Baltic Blue), including the best time of year to trim it and how much you can (or should) chop it back. Plus, they talk about using the pieces you prune off as cuttings to start new plants. 2) They go over spiders and houseplants, and whether your houseplant collection attracts spiders. Tip: Having plants won't specifically attract spiders, but may provide habitat for the spiders to reside. 3) Growing Aloe Vera. It has a reputation for being super-easy to grow because it has low water needs, but that doesn't mean it will be happy in low-light conditions. The biggest thing for success is to to make sure this plant gets lots and lots of light, and doesn't get too much water. Fertilizing houseplants --- and whether you need specialized/boutique fertilizers. The truth is you don't --- just about any general-purpose fertilizer labeled for use on houseplants will do just fine. They also cover using organic vs. synthetic fertilizers. Don't miss out our other episodes for more fun houseplant care tips. 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!