- How often should I water my plants?
- It depends on the species, pot size, season, and environment. As a general guide: succulents and cacti need water every 14–21 days; tropical houseplants (pothos, philodendron, peace lily) typically need water every 7–10 days; ferns and moisture-loving plants every 3–5 days. Always check the soil — water when the top 1–2 inches feel dry. Use this tracker to log what actually works for each individual plant rather than relying on generic rules.
- When should I fertilize my houseplants?
- Most houseplants benefit from fertilizing every 4–6 weeks during the active growing season (spring through summer). Reduce or stop entirely in autumn and winter when growth slows. Fast-growing plants like monstera or pothos may appreciate fertilizing every 2–4 weeks in summer. Set a fertilizing interval in this tool and it will remind you automatically. Over-fertilizing is a common mistake — yellowing leaf tips can be a sign of fertilizer burn.
- How do I know when to repot a plant?
- Repotting is typically needed every 1–2 years for most houseplants, or when you see roots circling the pot bottom, growing out of drainage holes, or the plant wilting quickly after watering despite the soil being moist. Spring is the best time to repot — the plant can recover and put out new growth quickly. Set a repotting interval reminder here so you check each spring. Move up just one pot size (about 2 inches larger in diameter) to avoid overwatering issues in oversized pots.
- Will my plant data be saved if I close the browser?
- Yes. All plant data is saved to your browser's IndexedDB, which persists across sessions just like cookies — but much larger. Your data is stored locally on your device and never sent to any server. The only way to lose it is to clear your browser's site data for this page. For a backup, use the Print Schedule feature to keep a paper record.
- How do browser notifications work?
- When you click "Enable Reminders," your browser asks for notification permission (a one-time prompt). Once granted, the tool uses the Web Notifications API to schedule a daily check at 9 AM. If any plant has a task due or overdue, a notification is sent listing the plants needing care. Notifications are generated entirely in your browser — this tool uses no backend server or push service. Note: notifications only fire while the page is open in a browser tab; for background notifications you can bookmark the page and open it in the morning.