EP 31: Understanding Orchids & Proper Care Techniques

My favorite Florida Flowering Plants to incorporate into a Fall Seasonal Display! Seriously - if a client wants fall inspired flowers, I'm suggesting one of these. Plants Discussed Today:Crossandra (Crossandra infundibuliformis)Firecracker Plant (Russelia equisetiformis)Cockscomb/Celosia Lantana Anthurium (Anthurium andraeanum)SHOP MY GARDEN, SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER, SUBMIT A PLANT QUESTION: RootsRedefined.com⁠

It's my FAVORITE time of the year!  So today, in honor of Autumn, we are going to discuss how to create Fall Containers like a Pro using Florida plants. Plants Discussed Today: SUN COMBO 1Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum')Croton 'Petra' (Codiaeum variegatum 'Petra') Purple Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas)Bronze Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas)SUN COMBO 2Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum')*Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) Purple Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas)Bronze Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea batatas)*A burnt orange / rust colored coleus would be ideal if you can find a sun tolerant variety. (Many of the red varieties are full sun tolerant)SHADE COMBO 1Black ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Raven' or 'Black Queen')Purple Shield (Strobilanthes dyerianus)Chenille Plant (Acalypha hispida)SHADE COMBO 2Croton 'Petra' (Codiaeum variegatum 'Petra') Maidenhair ferns (Adiantum)*Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides) Creeping Fig Vine (Ficus pumila)*A burnt orange / rust colored coleus would be ideal but most any Coleus will work as most prefer shade - part shade. SHOP MY GARDEN, SUBSCRIBE TO MY FREE NEWSLETTER, SUBMIT A PLANT QUESTION: ⁠⁠RootsRedefined.com⁠

We had a Houseplant Gardener in the Carolinas reach out.BK’s mother gifted her an English Ivy Houseplant and despite BK’s best efforts, the plant is struggling inside her home, and she wants to know why. Today's episode is not limited to English Ivy! We dive deep into the unique microclimates of our homes (spoiler - every home is different) and various troubleshooting techniques to help you when an interior plant is struggling. I also share some of my favorite houseplants.Have your own question for the show? ⁠Write in to us.⁠ SHOP MY GARDEN, SUBSCRIBE TO MY FREE NEWSLETTER, SUBMIT A PLANT QUESTION: ⁠RootsRedefined.com⁠

Florida is home to more meat eating plants than any other state. 🥩 Today is all about exploring carnivorous plants and their various trapping mechanisms. I hope you leave this episode with a sense of awe and appreciation for these spooky yet spectacular living organisms.LET'S CONNECT!Subscribe to my Free Newsletter, Submit a Garden Question, Shop my Garden: ⁠RootsRedefined.com⁠PLANTS DISCUSSED:SNAP TRAPSVenus Fly TrapWaterwheelSTICKY TRAPSButterwortsSundewsSUCTION TRAPSBladderwortsPITFALL TRAPSNepenthes (Tropical Pitcher Plants)Nepenthes Rajah - The largest tropical pitcher plantNorth American Pitcher PlantsThe Cobra Lily - Really cool North American Pitcher PlantBromeliads (Brocchina reducta, B. tatei, and Catopsis berteroniana)SOURCES:North Carolina State University Extension https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/utricularia-inflata/Botanical Society of Americahttps://botany.org/home/resources/carnivorous-plants-insectivorous-plants/nepenthes-the-monkey-cups.htmlhttps://botany.org/home/resources/carnivorous-plants-insectivorous-plants/darlingtonia-californica-the-cobra-lily.htmlBotanic Gardens of Sydney https://www.botanicgardens.org.au/teachers-and-schools/teacher-resources/primary-learning-resources/carnivorous-plant-adaptations-0International Carnivorous Plant Societyhttps://www.carnivorousplants.org Van Attashttps://www.vanattas.com/growing-guides/indoor-care/carnivorous-plantsCurious Plant Carnivorous Plant Nurseryhttps://curiousplant.com/shop/sundews/?srsltid=AfmBOopebXcXjmgyeJTI1l7d43jp7s5VDU9ICoemqzeW_fXb3aWHF43VNational Wildlife Federation https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Plants-and-Fungi/Venus-Flytraphttps://carnivorousplantnursery.com/blogs/carnivorous-plants-by-genus/bromeliads?srsltid=AfmBOorWeRPN1bNDEAj_00uMiNovFJFYqnAqFKLly4oKofaDrtkY3i-HBBC Earth https://www.bbcearth.com/news/10-of-the-planets-most-predatory-plantshttps://www.bbcearth.com/news/10-of-the-planets-most-predatory-plantsUF IFAS https://plant-directory.ifas.ufl.edu/plant-directory/utricularia-species/

We had a gardener in North Florida reach out. Mike shares his trouble with vinca flowers and asks us for a potted alternative that will provide color under his tree which receives afternoon sun. Have your own question for the show? Write in to us. EPISODE RESOURCESFlowering Succulents: Desert Rose (Adenium obesum) Crown of Thorns (Euphorbia milii)Neoregelia Bromeliads Neo 'Martin', Neo 'Cosmos', Neo 'Fireball' & Neo 'Bossa Nova'Bromeliad List/Gallery: Blooming FreedomIn-Ground Landscape Plants DiscussedCoontie (Zamia integrifolia)FL Native Blue Porterweed (Stachytarpheta jamaicensis)Rain Lilies (Zephyranthes)Dwarf Firebush (Hamelia patens var. glabra)Plumbago (Plumbago auriculata)Blanket Flower (Gaillardia pulchella)Tropical Sage (Salvia coccinea)BUY POTTED NATIVES HERE: Buy Native Plants Online | Garden for WildlifeBUY NATIVE SEEDS HERE:Seed Packets - Florida Wildflowers Growers CooperativeUniversity of North Florida (UNF) Campus PLANT LIST: HEREMY WEBSITE: RootsRedefined.com

You don't need a bird feeder or a massive back yard to attract a ton of different birds to your Florida garden. In today's episode we discuss how to design and create a bird friendly garden - even in the tiniest of spaces.FLOWERSRed Tropical Sage (Salvia coccinea)Spanish Needles (Bidens Alba)Tickseed (Coreopsis)Blanketflower (Gaillardia pulchella)Wild Poinsettia (Euphorbia cyathophora)VINESBlue Sky Vine (Thunbergia grandiflora or Thunbergia laurifolia)Coral Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens)Morning Glory (Ipomea indica)Purple Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata L.)SM-MED SHRUBS Firebush (Hamelia patens var. patens)Walter’s Viburnum (Viburnum obovatum)Sweet Viburnum (Viburnum odoratissimum) Sandankwa Viburnum (Viburnum suspensum)Cocoplum (Chrysobalanus icaco)Wild Coffee (Psychotria nervosa)American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana)Everglades Tomato, Sprawling Shrub Like Vine  (Solanum pimpinellifolium)TREES & LG SHRUBSOaks (FL has over 20 native species)Sabal Palm (Sabal palmetto)Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens)HUMMINGBIRDS!Red Tropical Sage (Salvia coccinea)Orange Mexican Sunflowers, Annual (Tithonia rotundifolia)Mexican Flame Vine (Pseudogynoxys chenopodioides)Coral Honeysuckle Vine (Lonicera sempervirens)Red Firespike (Odontonema cuspidatum)Purple Firespike (Odontonema callistachyum)Firebush (Hamelia patens var. patens)Pink/Coral Porterweed (Stachytarpheta mutabilis)PURCHASE NATIVE SEEDSFlorida Wildflower Co-Op - ⁠floridawildflowers.com⁠PURCHASE NATIVE LIVE PLANTS Garden for Wildlife - ⁠gardenforwildlife.com⁠VISIT MY WEBSITE⁠⁠rootsredefined.com⁠⁠

We had a listener write in with the following question:Can you talk about plants that are frost tolerant. With climate change, I fear colder than normal weather is going to be the norm. I live in Vero Beach Florida and I'm going to lose all my hibiscus to the recent frost. LET'S CONNECTSubscribe to the Newsletter, Submit a Gardening Question, Shop my Garden: RootsRedefined.comCOLD HARDY PLANTS DISCUSSED TODAYVINES1. Coral honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) NATIVE2. Confederate Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides)3. Muscadine Grape (Vitis rotundifolia) NATIVESHRUBS​ Firebush (Hamelia patens var. patens) NATIVE *Hummingbirds!​ American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) NATIVE​ Azaleas (Rhododendron)​ Viburnums (Viburnum odoratissimum, Viburnum suspensum and Viburnum obovatum) Only obovatum is NATIVE - All three are great though. Firespike (Odontonema cuspidatum) *Hummingbirds!Podocarpus (Podocarpus macrophyllus)PALMSSabal Palm (Sabal palmetto) NATIVELAWN/TURF1. Frogfruit (Phyla nodiflora) NATIVE2. Fleabane Erigeron quercifolius) NATIVE BOARDER PLANTS/FILLERS1. Coontie (Zamia integrifolia) NATIVE2. Monkey Grass (Liriope)3. Asparagus Fern (Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri')

I brought a Moth Orchid home. Now what? Orchids are a huge diverse family of plants. Learn how to care for your grocery store orchid while also gaining a deeper understanding of the family Orchidaceae as a whole. ORCHIDS DISCUSSED TODAY​Phalaenopsis Aka Moth Orchid (most common)​Dendrobiums - My favorite genus! Easy to source.​Terrestrial / Ground Orchids - Behave more like "normal" plants. Two common ground orchids are Epidendrum radicans / Reed Stem (sun) and Spathoglottis plicata (shade). Easy to source.​Florida Vanilla Orchid: Vanilla phaeantha, Vanilla dilloniana, and Vanilla barbellata *commercially exploited. be mindful.​Water-spider orchid (Habenaria repens)​The cranefly orchid (Tipularia discolor) *rare, be mindful if sourcing.​Florida butterfly orchid (Encyclia tampensis) commercially exploited, be mindful​Jewel Orchid (Ludisia discolor) Beautiful foliage. Easy to source. Recommended for indoors by UF IFAS. SOURCESAmerican Orchid Societyhttps://www.aos.org/orchids/articles/cold-tolerance-of-warm-growing-orchidsUF IFAShttps://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/ornamentals/floridas-native-orchids/Florida Nature Photographyhttps://www.floridanaturephotography.com/project/native-orchids/St Augustine Orchid Societyhttps://staugorchidsociety.org/PDF/200110Tips-ColdTolerance.pdf

We had a listener in SW Florida write in with a couple questions. "I'm struggling to find reliable sources of gardening advice. I'm getting lots of suggestions of things to try, but the advice is not consistent, and I end up mostly confused...do you have any suggestions on the best sources for local gardening advice?""Also, I'm going to be away for several months and wondering if there are people who can be hired to take care of my fruit trees and other plants."Tune in to episode 30 for my response. Have your own question for the show? Write in to us. RootsRedefined.com > The Florida Gardener Podcast > Write in to the ShowEpisode Resources:1. South Florida Plant Guide (online plant guide)south-florida-plant-guide.com2. Stacks Urban Harvest (website + youtube)stacksurbanharvest.com 3. Flip My Florida - tv series. free to watch on youtube. just search the name. 4. Your Central Florida Yard - podcast. Available on Spotify and Apple podcasts. 5. Become a Florida Master Gardener - https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/mastergardener/what-we-do/become/

I’ve had a few folks reach out inquiring about how I started my gardening business - some of you are even interested in starting your own!  So, I decided to dedicate an entire episode to this. I hope you enjoy. SAY HI, SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER & SHOP MY GARDEN:RootsRedefined.com EPISODE RESOURCES: Courses & Certifications: FNGLA, UFAudio Books: David Goggin’s “Can’t Hurt Me”Minimalism “Live a Meaningful Life”Podcasts:The Minimalists, Plants Grow Here, Native Plants Healthy Planet, The Beet, Gardening with the RHS, BBC Gardeners WorldShows:Your Garden Made Perfect, Monty Don (he has been in many!)