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Essentials of Houseplant Enjoyment

Introduction

What to Expect (1:03)
Origin of House Plant Journal (2:59)
The HPJ Approach (3:52)
Details of This Approach (1:41)
Summary (0:39)

Light: Most Important, Least Understood

Introduction (0:28)
How Plants Work (2:09)
Traditional Descriptions of Light (3:14)
The Light Meter: Houseplant Savior (1:37)
The Indoor Light Situation (3:11)
How Much Light Do Plants Actually Need? (3:00)
Distance Matters (2:05)
Measuring Indirect Light (1:20)
The General Guideline (1:21)
The Reality of Indoor Light (1:38)
The Real Meaning of Low Light (2:06)
Section Summary (1:00)

Watering: Don't Be Afraid, Be Strategic

Introduction (0:15)
Afraid of Overwatering: Part 1 (2:25)
Root Rot Example (1:07)
The Watering Strategies (4:48)
Afraid of Overwatering: Part 2 (0:57)
How to Water (0:41)
Afraid of Overwatering: Part 3 (0:47)
Soil Aeration (1:40)
Summary (0:51)

Soil

What Does Soil Do For Plants? (1:13)
Typical Components of Soil (2:13)
Why Different Soil Types? (3:27)
Cactus and Succulent Soil (1:08)
Soil for Tropicals and Orchids (1:59)
'Keep Evenly Moist' Soil (1:02)

Fertilizer: Helps (Not Makes) Your Plants Grow

Why Use Fertilizer? (1:32)
When to Fertilize (1:26)
Types of Fertilizer (2:29)
NPK Ratios (1:07)
Fertilizer Formats (1:37)

Let Nature Take Its Course

Introduction (0:29)
Acceptance (1:01)
"Caused By" (1:50)
Leaf Turnover (2:01)
Brown Tips (2:53)
Humidity (4:22)
Dark Brown Tips (1:22)
Dark Brown Spots (1:01)

Repotting

Introduction (0:15)
When to Repot (3:13)
Tools for Repotting (0:26)
How to Repot (5:39)
Loosening Roots (0:40)
Top Dressing (Large Plants) (1:27)
No Drainage Holes (2:52)

In Closing

Reading Plant Care Advice (1:51)
Concluding Remarks (0:45)
More to Come: Modules and Live Q&A (0:45)
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