About this episode
Plant expert Darryl Cheng, of the popular Instagram account @houseplantjournal, teaches us how to keep those pothos and monsteras alive. He also reveals a few tips from his most recent book, The New Plant Collector, for helping various plants thrive.
Then senior staff writer and plant collector Rose Maura Lorre shares her insider secrets for scoring cheap or totally free houseplants.
Things We Recommend:
More from Darryl Cheng:
- His first book The New Plant Parent (2019)
- His latest book The New Plant Collector (2024)
- His website: houseplantjournal.com
Additional Reading
- Fill Your Home with Houseplants for Practically No Money
- The 2 Best Places to Buy Plants Online of 2025
- 25 Best Gifts for Plant Lovers of 2025
- The 7 Best Fake Plastic Trees and Artificial Houseplants of 2025
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