Plant Daddy Podcast
170 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 425 ratingsYour digital plant friends, here to help you take your indoor jungle/desert/bog to the next level since 2019!
Plant Daddy Podcast is hosted by Stephen and Matthew, two passionate hobbyists who love sharing plant care experiences and stories that speak to plant parents of all experience levels. Whether you are just starting your houseplant journey or already managing an indoor jungle, we are here to share growing techniques and methods, new and unusual plants, or the background and history of familiar ones. Each host brings different perspectives and tastes in plants, but both have enjoyed the great privilege of learning their own local and online plant communities, and they seek to pay this forward to anyone interested in taking their hobby to the next level. Or just enjoy some geeky banter. Plants are enriching and fun, endlessly rewarding, and Plant Daddy Podcast is excited to be your digital plant friends!
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Episode 18: Pilea peperomioides Plant Profile
October 08, 2019 03:20 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBIs there anyone online who hasn’t seen Pilea peperomioides? For a plant that has graced Scandinavian window sills since the 1940s, but wasn’t described in science until the 1980s, it has an explosive impact on the global houseplant community in the last few years. As Matthew says, the Pilea is so easy to propagate that they should be free. The Plant Daddies have grown it for years, and have opinions to dish about the Chinese Money Plant, Pancake Plant, UFO Plant, Missionary Plant, Pass-it-Alo...
Episode 18: Minisode! Pilea peperomioides Plant Profile
October 08, 2019 03:20 - 31 minutes - 39.6 MBIs there anyone online who hasn’t seen Pilea peperomioides? For a plant that has graced Scandinavian window sills since the 1940s, but wasn’t described in science until the 1980s, it has an explosive impact on the global houseplant community in the last few years. As Matthew says, the Pilea is so easy to propagate that they should be free. The Plant Daddies have grown it for years, and have opinions to dish about the Chinese Money Plant, Pancake Plant, UFO Plant, Missionary Plant, Pass-it-Al...
Episode 17: Mounting Staghorn Ferns
October 01, 2019 00:36 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBAre staghorn ferns a vegan alternative to mounted taxidermy? According to our guest, they are! Platycerium ferns are known for their coarsely branched fronds that resemble antlers more than the delicate, airy foliage of other ferns. They have certain cultural requirements for success, but these are fantastic as houseplants and one of the best ferns for indoor success. We bring a friend on the show to teach him how to mount (“with ruthless efficiency”) and care for these botanical oddities. W...
Episode 16: Jungle Cacti
September 24, 2019 02:43 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBNot all cacti are from the desert! Some live in tropical forests, adapted for far less light and far more moisture than their desert brethren. Orchid cactus, Christmas cactus, and many others are epiphytic tropical plants, offering indoor gardeners an interesting alternative to the hot and dry-loving cacti we all know and love… And offering Matthew a chance to talk about his current favorites, the zig zag and fern leaf cactus! OK? Want to listen ad-free? Head over to Patreon! https://www.pat...
Episode 15: What does "Succulent" actually mean?
September 17, 2019 01:45 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBSucculents are tremendously popular, as much for their sculptural desert beauty as their reputation for being hardy and tough. But when “succulent” is used to describe plants, what does it actually mean? The Plant Daddies attempt to clarify that, talk about how they grow their own favorite succulents, and share some advice for the plants most often being described when someone says, “I love succulents!” Want to listen ad-free? Head over to Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/plantdaddypodcast
Episode 14: Indestructible Houseplants, part 2
September 09, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBMatthew reveals *his* favorite indestructible house plants. And his dream bathroom. In the end, Stephen forces him to make some difficult choices. In this episode: Anthurium clarinervium (2:45) | Main Topic (8:43) | Our Recommended Plants (23:54) | Plants for Different Home Scenarios (34:10) | Plants for Different Watering "Personalities" (51:18) | Plants to Avoid (1:00:00) | Our Very Favorites! (1:07:43) Want to listen ad-free? Head over to Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/plantdaddypodcast
Episode 13: Stephania erecta Plant Profile
September 05, 2019 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBStephania erecta, with its woody caudex and contrastingly delicate, round leaves, is gaining popularity as a social media “It Plant.” The Plant Daddies are so enamored that they wanted to highlight it in their first Plant Profile mini episode, where they will discuss culture and care of specific trending houseplants. Will this become a permanent fixture in houseplant collections? Tune in to hear their prediction! Want to listen ad-free? Head over to Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/plantdadd...
Episode 13: Minisode! Stephania erecta Plant Profile
September 05, 2019 05:00 - 23 minutes - 29.8 MBStephania erecta, with its woody caudex and contrastingly delicate, round leaves, is gaining popularity as a social media “It Plant.” The Plant Daddies are so enamoured that they wanted to highlight it in their first Plant Profile mini episode, where they will discuss culture and care of specific trending houseplants. Will this become a permanent fixture in houseplant collections? Tune in to hear their prediction!
Episode 12: The Plant Daddies Chat with Gayish Podcast
September 03, 2019 03:22 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBMike and Kyle from the Gayish Podcast join the Plant Daddies to explore tangents upon tangents and maybe a few rabbit holes (well, a parrot hole). Seattle queer podcasts unite! A certain weed may have been involved... Want to listen ad-free? Head over to Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/plantdaddypodcast
Episode 11: Indestructible Houseplants, part 1
August 27, 2019 01:53 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBWe've all seen those top 5 best or easiest plant lists. Matthew and Stephen attempt to wade through this clickbait morass, attempting to clarify (and unloading a bit on) some of the vague buzzwords and "guidance." Tune in to see how those lists fared! Want to listen ad-free? Head over to Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/plantdaddypodcast
Episode 10: Judi Dench: My Passion for Trees
August 20, 2019 05:10 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBOur first drunk episode! One of Matthew’s friends recommends a documentary about Judi Dench and her trees. Emma joins to watch and then discuss it with the Plant Daddies, but they drink ALL of the rosé and indulge in an unvarnished critique of this work, Judi’s garden coat, and their adoration for this peerless British National Treasure. Hilarity ensues. Judi Dench, trees, and Plant Daddy Podcast, what more could you want? Want to listen ad-free? Head over to Patreon! https://www.patreon.co...
Episode 9: How to Grow Carnivorous Plants
August 13, 2019 01:45 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBCarnivorous plants are some of the most intriguing and unusual plants you can grow, and conveniently, many are very easy to grow. Stephen and Matthew talk about the basic care and cultural requirements of some of the varieties best suited for indoor or balcony growing. Want to listen ad-free? Head over to Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/plantdaddypodcast
Episode 8: Stephen's Experience w/ Carnivorous Plants
August 06, 2019 04:15 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBOne of the most intriguing and exotic groups of plants are those that eat meat: the carnivorous plants! Stephen got into growing plants seriously when he got his first pitcher plant, and his collection has ballooned to include most of the common ones as well as some unique ones less frequently encountered. He shares how his interest grew with this fascinating group of plants. Want to listen ad-free? Head over to Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/plantdaddypodcast
Episode 7: Decor and Decorating
August 03, 2019 19:35 - 1 hour - 75 MBStephen and Matthew banter about the gay stereotype that homos are all born decorators, talk about their own apartments, how they design their living space, why design is important to them, and how they incorporate plants into their homes. Want to listen ad-free? Head over to Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/plantdaddypodcast
Episode 6: Indoor Lighting and Supplementing your Light w/Miles Jonard
July 28, 2019 00:17 - 1 hour - 81.5 MBIt’s time to talk about grow lights! Miles Jonard, owner of The Plant Store comes in to give Stephen and Matthew a primer on using artificial lighting for growing plants indoors, and their friend Chris joins for the first time! Want to listen ad-free? Head over to Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/plantdaddypodcast
Episode 5: Our Favorite Types of Plants w/Miles Jonard
July 27, 2019 23:29 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBIt’s another episode where Matthew puts on his plant geek glasses and lectures on a couple of his favorite types of plants, the Aroid family, and the Ficus genus. Stephen talks about carnivorous plants, and those that grow a caudex. They also introduce their first guest, Miles Jonard, owner of The Plant Store. Want to listen ad-free? Head over to Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/plantdaddypodcast
Episode 4: Institut für Sexualwissenschaft and Seattle Hate Crime Statistics
July 25, 2019 23:36 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBMatthew researched some topics that were mentioned in Episode 2 - Seattle Pride 2019 Recap, in order to give more context to their mention of the Institute for the Science of Sexology and the rise in hate crimes in their local community. Want to listen ad-free? Head over to Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/plantdaddypodcast
Episode 3: Matthew's Intro to Orchids
July 24, 2019 02:36 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBMatthew goes into full lecture mode and shares his introduction to orchids, focusing on their biology and background in horticulture, and discusses some of the most common types home growers are likely to encounter, especially the ubiquitous but still special Phalaenopsis orchid of grocery store fame. Want to listen ad-free? Head over to Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/plantdaddypodcast
Episode 2: Seattle Pride 2019 Recap
July 24, 2019 02:11 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBStephen and Matthew discuss Seattle Pride 2019, and talk about their perspectives, experiences, and thoughts about their local gay culture and how they fit into it. Want to listen ad-free? Head over to Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/plantdaddypodcast
Episode 1: I'm Matthew, and I'm Stephen
July 18, 2019 00:49 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBStephen and Matthew introduce Plant Daddy Podcast and share their passion for cultivating plants. They are going to teach, learn, and share, with such guests as botany and horticulture experts, amateur hobbyists, and unsuspecting friends. Up to 30% non-botanical content by volume. Want to listen ad-free? Head over to Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/plantdaddypodcast