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title: "I follow all the care plans that are scheduled each day and yet all…"
description: "I follow all the care plans that are scheduled each day and yet all my plants are dying"
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author: "Plant warrior"
published: "2025-04-05T17:42:06.912367Z"
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# I follow all the care plans that are scheduled each day and yet all…

_Posted by Plant warrior on 2025-04-05_

I follow all the care plans that are scheduled each day and yet all my plants are dying

## 16 comments

### Chad C commented on 2025-04-05

I’ve learned that Planta may not do a good job estimating schedules at the start. You’ll need to learn how your plants look when they’re thirsty (droopy leaves, dry soil, etc) and snooze Planta until they look that way. You’re likely overwatering right now (used to happen to me all the time!)

#### Plant warrior replied on 2025-04-05

But the soil is so dry, but yes, the leaves are droopy

#### Just a guy replied on 2025-04-05

I set custom schedules, are you sure your soil isn’t hydrophobic

#### Plant warrior replied on 2025-04-06

What does that mean? I think it’s all purpose potting soil.

### Abbi commented on 2025-04-05

I use custom schedules because plantas schedules were generally too long for my plants. Some people say planta tells them to water too often. You just have to learn how to tell whe your plants need water instead of going by planta.

### Sunny commented on 2025-04-05

Planta’s watering schedule can leave your plants too dry or too wet because the software doesn’t know every variable in your environment that can affect your plants. You have to check the soil’s moisture and use your judgement. Water when the soil is dry and verify with your finger, a wooden meat skewer, chopstick inserted in the soil and verify with the plant before watering again. Some plants wither, get wrinkles, thin or folded and scrolled leaves.

Photos?

#### Nurse Gizzy replied on 2025-04-06

That stinks. It’s the primary reason I got the app. Thank you for the information

#### Sunny replied on 2025-04-06

No app can completely know your environment unless you have video and feedback sensors in the soil/room sending environmental/plant data back to the plant app. That would be a scientific project and very expensive.

#### Plant warrior replied on 2025-04-06

I’m embarrassed to send photos, but will because I’m honestly trying to learn how to treat them the best

#### Danuta replied on 2025-04-07

Don’t be embarrassed, we’ve all been there. That’s how we learn. 😊

### Danuta commented on 2025-04-06

In addition to the app not being ideal I have found my plants are much more successful since I’ve been bottom watering. It takes longer but they’re happier for me that way

#### Plant warrior replied on 2025-04-06

How do you bottom water? Maybe that is what I need to do.

#### Sunny replied on 2025-04-07

Bottom watering is done by setting the pot in a tray/container of water until the water wicks its way to the top soil. Then, remove the pot to let the excess water fully drain. Bottom watering allows the soil to fully saturate before take away the water. Top watering can miss several parts of the soil as water runs past super dehydrated spots.

#### Sunny replied on 2025-04-07

You need to add photos of each plant so the community can help determine what’s wrong. It’s typically a watering issue, too little light, messing with the plant while it’s still adjusting to the new environment or low fertilizer.

#### Danuta replied on 2025-04-07

I live in an apartment so I don’t get to work my plants outside so I use my sinks and tub. Fill to about 1/2 of the height of the pot and let soak 10-30 mins depending on how much water the plant likes/needs.

### Logan the planter commented on 2025-04-06

Plant is good but not the most reliable

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