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title: "I have a question about when I add a plant in the planta app and it…"
description: "I have a question about when I add a plant in the planta app and it asks about the size of the pot it is in, does it mean the length of the pot or the depth?"
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author: "Kim"
published: "2024-05-31T19:05:06.787423Z"
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# I have a question about when I add a plant in the planta app and it…

_Posted by Kim on 2024-05-31_

I have a question about when I add a plant in the planta app and it asks about the size of the pot it is in, does it mean the length of the pot or the depth?

## 5 comments

### Maria commented on 2024-05-31

It usually means the diameter (length) of the pot. I hope that helps.😊

#### Kim replied on 2024-05-31

That’s what I thought but wasn’t for sure!! Thanks

### Mullein commented on 2024-05-31

Yeah, like Maria said, it’s generally asking the diameter. But I do hesitate for pots that are unusually tall or short. Sometimes I fudge the numbers in that case. Like if I have a pot that’s 4” across but 6” tall, I’ll put it as a 5” instead of 4”. Ultimately though, I think as long as it’s in the rough ballpark, it probably won’t change the schedule calculation

#### Succulent❤️Mama replied on 2024-05-31

That’s smart!

#### Kim replied on 2024-05-31

Great advice, Thanks

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