are the facts about watering and lighting on this app pretty accurate?
are the facts about watering and lighting on this app pretty accurate?
Hm yes and no. While usually accurate Iāve noticed they can be a bit picky with some plants. Ex: carnivorous Nepenthes, I have been told and researched, love direct sunlight but the app tells me having it in my south facing window is too brightā¦? So yes and no lol what plant?
3 LikesIt recommends watering too often in my opinion
9 LikesNope lol, not one bit, it gives you a very very rough draft guideline but thatās about all. Iād say use the āurgentā watering reminders as times to just check the soil with your finger, chopstick, or soil moisture meter. If itās wet or very moist do not water and just snooze the reminder or sometimes I skip till next time. Lighting id go off of google research than the app, Iāve heard some people try to use the light meter on this app and pointing it directly at a full sun south facing window (if youāre in the northern hemisphere) and it tells you thereās not enough light.
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agreed with above!! iām an under-waterer, meaning i water less frequently to avoid root rot, and i live in a humid environment so i donāt need to water as often as the app suggests even though i have my location/environment settings up to date! lighting - NO haha i have so many indoor plants that do well in lighting that the app says is way too dark. overall it really depends on your own location and indoor temps and watering habits!
1 LikeI keep getting a warning that my Thai basil canāt be outside š I always check if it sounds wrong. I had a problem with an update changing all my settings once too.
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