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title: "?, when I measure my plant for the app do I measure from the table or…"
description: "?, when I measure my plant for the app do I measure from the table or just from the top of the dirt. Sorry it’s probably a silly question."
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/oeQb5W8bSOuTcRsJyD990w"
community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Doll"
published: "2024-02-14T00:20:25.217791Z"
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# ?, when I measure my plant for the app do I measure from the table or…

_Posted by Doll on 2024-02-14_

?, when I measure my plant for the app do I measure from the table or just from the top of the dirt. Sorry it’s probably a silly question.

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## 8 comments

### Siri commented on 2024-02-14

Well it’s considered a silly question then I’ve been wondering the same silly question🤭

#### Minamy replied on 2024-02-15

Same here 🤣

### Sparky🤍plants commented on 2024-02-14

I usually measure from the top of the soil to the highest tip of the leaves. Sometimes (with flat plants like succulents) I measure the width as it is more accurate on the watering schedule.

#### Amie206 replied on 2024-02-14

This is what I do. I think I asked Planta once.

### Alison commented on 2024-02-14

My husband’s advice was to just be consistent with how you measure. 😉

#### Doll replied on 2024-02-14

🥰

### Tigerlilly commented on 2024-02-15

the Planta App used to show a little icon measuring from the base of the plant up (not from the bottom of the pot) so that’s what I use. They changed the way you add it in now so it doesn’t show that guide anymore. It’s to show the plants growth so makes sense that’s it’s from the top of soil.

#### Doll replied on 2024-02-15

Yeah , makes sense. Thank you so much.🤍🪴

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