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PlantRx

Grow and enjoy beautiful houseplants! In each episode of Plant Rx, the Costa Farms houseplants podcast, hosts Justin and Michelle answer common questions about plants and plant care, tackle common myths, and share their combined decades of experience with indoor plants. Michelle is an IPM (Integrated Pest Management) Manger at Costa Farms in North Carolina, where she oversees pest control. She has a passion for natural options, particularly beneficial insects which she helps raise and deploy on

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20:10

Plant Rx: Podcast What's in a Name? The Pothos Problem

PlantRx ·

2026/10/02

Is a pothos really a pothos? As Justin Hancock and Marcos Garcia discuss in this episode of Plant Rx, the answer is a perfectly reasonable "sort of." They dig into the sometimes-confusing world of common and botanical names, including why the plant most of us call pothos is actually an Epipremnum and how botanical research shook up its family tree. Justin explains what a true Pothos is, how Scindapsus, often called silver pothos, fits into the conversation, and where the name devil's ivy came from

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21:36

Plant RX: National Indoor Plant Week: Do Houseplants...

PlantRx ·

2026/09/11

Indoor Plant Week has been celebrating houseplants since 2007, raising an important question: What exactly were we doing with ourselves before that? In this episode of Plant Rx, Justin Hancock and Marcos Garcia dig into what makes an indoor plant an indoor plant, where our houseplants come from, and why some are much better roommates than others. They also take on a few persistent plant myths, including whether houseplants really clean the air, help us heal faster, or lower blood pressure simply by

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24:00

Plant RX: The Dorm Room Plant Survival Guide

PlantRx ·

2026/08/28

Dorm rooms don't exactly scream "homey," but a few well-chosen houseplants can fix that fast. In this episode of Plant Rx, Justin Hancock and Marcos Garcia dig into bringing plants to campus, from picking varieties for small, dimly lit rooms to settling the age-old debate: one statement plant, or a whole crew of little ones? They talk about how plants can ease stress, give roommates something to bond over, and add personality without hogging every inch of desk space. The conversation also covers the

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26:32

Plant Rx: Summer Plant Care 101: Heat, Watering,...

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2026/08/14

It's summer, which means your houseplants are hot, thirsty, and possibly judging your life choices. In this episode of Plant Rx, Justin Hancock and Marcos Garcia tackle the biggest summer plant-care questions, from heat stress and watering woes to humidity myths and fertilizer basics. You'll learn why plants may appear to "hit pause" during extreme heat, how to transition houseplants outdoors without shocking them, whether self-watering systems still work when a plant slows down for the summer, and

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49:19

Holiday Plants 101: Poinsettias, Christmas Cactus,...

PlantRx ·

2025/12/19

It's our special holiday episode of Plant RX, and we're talking about the four stars of the season: Poinsettias, Holiday cactus, Norfolk Island pine, and amaryllis. Justin, Michelle, and Marcos break down what makes these plants "holiday plants" in the first place, plus the behind-the-scenes details that make them showstoppers. You'll learn why the red on a poinsettia isn't actually the flower, how to spot a fresher plant by checking the tiny yellow blooms, why holiday cactus can become a

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13:27

Pothos Naming Debate, Spider Mites vs. Spiders,...

PlantRx ·

2025/11/19

Justin and Michelle talk about the common name confusion around Epipremnum species — is it always "Pothos," or should we be more precise? Listeners will learn why common names can be messy, how Costa Farms approaches naming for plant parents, and why philodendrons add another layer of confusion. The hosts cover how to tell the difference between a spider mite infestation and a regular spider. They share practical tips—from spotting tiny moving specks to using your phone camera or magnifying glass

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17:35

Overwatered Plants, Variegated Leaf Browning, Golden...

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2025/10/31

Justin and Michelle talk about what to do when you bring home a houseplant that's been severely overwatered. From simple drying tricks to "root surgery," listeners will learn practical steps to save their plants and what warning signs to look for. The hosts cover browning on Thai Constellation variegated leaves. They share how to tell if it's stress, disease, or just the plant adjusting to a new environment, plus helpful tips for monitoring and recovery. Justin and Michelle discuss the growth

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55:31

PlantRx Podcast from Costa Farms: Monstera deliciosa,...

PlantRx ·

2025/10/06

Marcos, Justin, and Michelle talk about Monstera deliciosa—from how to pronounce it, to where it comes from, to why its leaves develop those iconic fenestrations. Listeners will also hear the truth about its fruit: what it tastes like, how to ripen it safely, and whether it’s worth the hype. The hosts cover Monstera care tips, including staking, light levels, watering, and dealing with aerial roots. They share practical tricks for getting that showroom look at home without stressing your plant

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25:48

PlantRx Podcast from Costa Farms: Watering...

PlantRx ·

2022/09/29

We love houseplants. And we want you to, too --- so we've put together this podcast where we answer common questions and share tips to help you be successful. 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 watering Xanthosoma (aka Caladium lindenii, aka Phytotaenium lindenii). How much is too much, and what's not enough? Picking it up can be one of the best ways. We talk

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21:40

PlantRx Podcast from Costa Farms: Pruning Pothos,...

PlantRx ·

2022/09/15

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

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30:05

PlantRx Podcast from Costa Farms: Propagating Pothos,...

PlantRx ·

2022/09/01

Can't get enough about houseplants? Dig into Plant Rx, the podcast from Costa Farms dedicated to 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 share tips for propagating Pothos (Epipremnum) and whether they like to start Pothos cuttings in water, sand, perlite, potting mix, and other media --- and if rooting hormone is necessary. (Tip: In most cases,

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28:40

PlantRx Podcast from Costa Farms: English Ivy,...

PlantRx ·

2022/08/18

Attention houseplant lovers! Check out Plant Rx, the podcast from Costa Farms dedicated to 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 share tips for growing English Ivy (Hedera helix cultivars) as a houseplant. (Neither recommend growing it as an outdoor plant because of its potential as an invasive plant). Like most indoor plants, English Ivy likes

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41:20

PlantRx Podcast from Costa Farms: Watering &...

PlantRx ·

2022/08/04

We've launched this houseplant-themed podcast to help you enjoy more success with your favorite indoor plants. Two of our team --- pest expert and Sr. IPM manager Michelle and horticulturist Justin --- answer your most pressing plant questions. In this episode, we cover: 1) Whether you should water your houseplants right after repotting them. Justin and Michelle mostly agree that you should --- but listen in if you want to hear the exceptions. 2) What it means to "scout for pests" --- and how you

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26:22

PlantRx Podcast from Costa Farms: Plastic vs. Clay...

PlantRx ·

2022/07/14

We love houseplants --- and we love sharing our knowledge/passion/love of plants with you. That's why we put together this podcast! Two of our houseplant Whether you call them houseplants, indoor plants, or interior plants, Costa Farms is here to help you enjoy (more) success with your plants! So we've put together a podcast where we answer your most common houseplant questions. Hosted by Michelle, Senior Integrated Pest Manager, and Horticulturist Justin, we love taking plants. In this episode: 1)

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06:28

PlantRx Podcast from Costa Farms: Growing Calatheas,...

PlantRx ·

2022/06/24

Whether you call them houseplants, indoor plants, or interior plants, Costa Farms is here to help you enjoy (more) success with your plants! So we've put together a podcast where we answer your most common houseplant questions. Hosted by Michelle, Senior Integrated Pest Manager, and Horticulturist Justin, we love taking plants. In this episode: 1) Calathea Care: Michelle and Justin share their secrets to growing beautiful, healthy, colorful calatheas in your home. These plants have a reputation for

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21:00

PlantRx Podcast from Costa Farms: Ficus lyrata in...

PlantRx ·

2022/06/03

Attention houseplant lovers! Check out Plant Rx, the podcast from Costa Farms dedicated to talking about indoor plants. Michelle, Senior Integrated Pest Manager, and Horticulturist Justin answer questions from the houseplant community. In this episode they cover: 1) Whether you can grow a Fiddleleaf Fig (Ficus lyrata) as an outdoor container plant on your deck, patio, or porch. Spoiler: As long as it's acclimated to the sun (or you grow it in a shaded spot), you can. You'll probably notice it grows

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35:39

PlantRx Podcast from Costa Farms: Repotting, Dealing...

PlantRx ·

2022/05/13

Love houseplants? So do we! That's why we launched this podcast. Two of our experts --- IPM Manager Michelle and Horticulturist Justin dig into the indoor plant questions you send in! In this episode they cover: 1) The debate over whether you should break up the rootball when you repot your favorite houseplants (Justin is for it; Michelle not so much). 2) How to treat your indoor plants for scale insects (unfortunately, this is a tricky one, so it's not easy) 3) Watering houseplants in pots that

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25:01

PlantRx Podcast from Costa Farms: Manjula Pothos...

PlantRx ·

2022/05/06

Two houseplant experts from Costa Farms answer your most common questions about indoor plants! Michelle is a senior manager of Integrated Pest Management (so she works to prevent issues with pests and diseases on the farm) and Justin is a horticulturist. They're both serious plant lovers, too! In this episode of our houseplant podcast, they talk about: 1) Variegation on Manjula pothos... what does it mean to revert and what you can do to get variegation back. 2) The safest and most effective ways to

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40:39

PlantRx Podcast from Costa Farms: Earth Day!

PlantRx ·

2022/04/22

Love houseplants? So do we! That's why we launched this podcast. Two of our experts --- IPM Manager Michelle and Horticulturist Justin dig into the indoor plant questions you send in! In this episode We're doing something a little bit different! To celebrate Earth Day, Justin and Michelle are sitting down with our Sustainability Specialist Erika to talk about what Costa Farms is doing to be more sustainable. We cover coconut coir, new tools we're using to help reuse resources, and a whole lot more

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28:15

PlantRx Podcast from Costa Farms: Growing Cordyline,...

PlantRx ·

2022/04/07

Love houseplants? So do we! That's why we launched this podcast. Two of our experts --- IPM Manager Michelle and Horticulturist Justin dig into the indoor plant questions you send in! In this episode they cover: 1) Growing Cordyline (aka Ti Plant) as an interior plant. Hint: This pink variegated houseplant loves warm, bright conditions. 2) Dealing with millipedes in your houseplants. The good news: They're not pests and they don't hurt your plants (plus Michelle thinks they're cute). Listen in to

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