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Keep your indoor plants thriving with our care calculator. Get customized watering schedules, light requirements, and humidity needs based on your specific plant types and home environment.
Use a hygrometer to measure. Typical indoor: 30-50%
Use ~540ml of water per watering
Indirect bright light preferred
Minimum humidity requirement
Optimal temperature range
Indoor plants bring nature into your home while purifying air and boosting mood. However, each plant species has unique requirements for light, water, and environmental conditions. Our indoor plant care calculator takes the guesswork out of plant parenthood by providing personalized care schedules based on your specific plant, pot size, and home environment.
Light requirements vary dramatically—cacti need 6+ hours of bright direct light, while pothos thrives in low-light corners. Temperature preferences matter too: tropical plants like 65-75°F, while succulents tolerate wider ranges. Humidity is crucial for ferns and calatheas (50-60%+) but less important for snake plants and ZZ plants. Our calculator considers all these factors to create optimal care recommendations.
Overwatering kills more houseplants than any other factor. The "stick your finger in soil" method works, but our calculator provides precise watering intervals based on plant type, pot size with/without drainage, and seasonal changes. We also calculate fertilizer schedules (most plants need feeding every 2-4 weeks during growing season, monthly in winter) and suggest when to repot as plants outgrow containers.
Common beginner mistakes include watering on a fixed schedule (plants need less in winter), keeping plants in decorative pots without drainage holes, and placing all plants in the same light conditions. Use our calculator to understand your specific plant's needs, then observe and adjust. Yellow leaves often mean overwatering; brown crispy tips suggest underwatering or low humidity. With proper care, indoor plants become long-term green companions.
It depends on the plant type, pot size, and environment. Succulents need water every 2-3 weeks, while ferns may need water 2-3 times weekly. Our calculator provides personalized watering schedules based on your specific plant and conditions. Always check soil moisture before watering—overwatering kills more plants than underwatering.
Overwatering causes yellow leaves, soft mushy stems, and root rot. Underwatering causes brown crispy leaf tips, drooping, and dry soil pulling away from pot edges. Overwatered plants feel heavy, underwatered feel light when lifted. When in doubt, wait another day before watering.
Yes! Many plants thrive in low light: pothos, snake plant, ZZ plant, philodendron, and peace lily. They grow slower than in bright light but remain healthy. Avoid cacti, succulents, and fruiting plants in low light. Our calculator suggests appropriate plants for your light conditions.