Bloom And Grow Radio

As houseplant parents, most of us will inevitably encounter some type of pest infestation at some point. Seemingly overnight, our beautiful, thriving plants can become under attack by bugs we didn't even know existed! Pests can quickly damage and even kill our treasured plants if left unchecked. In Episode 2 of the Grow Better Series, my dear friend Leslie Halleck is back to teach us how to identify the most common houseplant pests and take action to get rid of them fast.In this episode, we learn:[02:07] Happy 200th episode, plant friends![07:29] Why experiencing plant infestations is common and not a sign of failure[10:16] How do your plants become infested with insects?[13:30] How fungal diseases and viruses spread through plants and insect vectors[16:58] How overwatering or misting can activate fungal spores brought in on new plants[17:14] What are the symptoms of a plant pest outbreak that we should regularly look for?[18:20] #1 Identifying fungus gnats[20:08] Where to find potting mixes, composts, an