Grow Thriving Houseplants with Darryl Cheng The Beet

On this Best of the Beet episode, we revisit Kevin’s talk with Darryl Cheng of Houseplant Journal. They discuss his book, The New Plant Parent, and rethink the basics of houseplant care. They break down how plants really use light, whether “natural light” indoors actually exists, and how to approach watering with a smarter strategy. Plus, Darryl tackles common misconceptions new plant parents have about how plants grow and thrive. Expect myth-busting and plenty of plant nerd fun. Connect with Darryl Cheng: Darryl Cheng is the creator of House Plant Journal, where he’s answered thousands of plant care questions by blending keen observation with a scientist’s eye. He’s also the author of The New Plant Parent, a go-to guide for indoor gardeners looking to understand the why behind plant care. With a huge online following and a knack for demystifying houseplant care, Darryl helps plant lovers everywhere grow healthier, thriving plants. Find more from Darryl at Houseplant Journal: Find more from Darryl on Instagram: Support The Beet: → Shop: → Seeds: Learn More: → All Our Channels: → Blog: → Podcast: → Discord: → Instagram: → TikTok: → Pinterest: → Twitter: → Facebook: → Facebook Group: → Love our products? Become an Epic affiliate! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Grow Thriving Houseplants with Darryl Cheng The Beet is an episode from Epic Gardening: Daily Growing Tips and Advice by Epic Gardening.

This episode is 77:51 long.

This episode was published on Jan 19, 2026.

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