Get specific care instructions for any plant including watering, light, and troubleshooting
I need care instructions for a specific plant to keep it healthy. The plant I need help with is [PLANT_NAME]. It is [PLANT_LOCATION:select:an indoor houseplant,an outdoor garden plant,a container plant on my patio or balcony]. I need help with [HELP_AREA:select:general care instructions,troubleshooting a problem - leaves yellowing or other issue,watering schedule,repotting or transplanting,propagation,seasonal care changes,all of the above]. If troubleshooting, the problem is: [PROBLEM?] My current care routine: [CURRENT_CARE?] The environment the plant is in: [ENVIRONMENT?] (light levels, temperature, humidity if known) My plant care experience level: [EXPERIENCE:select:black thumb - plants tend to die on me,some experience but still learning,fairly good with plants,experienced gardener]. Provide comprehensive care instructions for my plant. Include optimal light, water, humidity, and temperature requirements. Explain how to tell when it needs water versus when I am overwatering. Describe what healthy versus unhealthy looks like for this plant. If I am troubleshooting, diagnose the likely cause and solution. Include seasonal care changes if relevant. Tell me common mistakes people make with this plant. Note any toxicity concerns for pets or children. Suggest when and how to repot or fertilize.
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Get Early AccessYour fiddle leaf fig is dropping leaves and you are not sure if you are overwatering, underwatering, or if it just hates your apartment. Plant care advice online is either too generic ("water regularly") or too contradictory (one site says full sun, another says indirect light for the same plant). You need answers for your specific plant in your specific environment.
It gives you a care plan tailored to your [PLANT_NAME]. Describe your [ENVIRONMENT] and tell it what [HELP_AREA] you need guidance on. The AI returns specific light, water, humidity, and temperature requirements, plus a diagnosis if something is going wrong.
The troubleshooting section is where this gets useful. Yellow leaves have five different causes, and the fix depends on which one is yours. The AI asks about your current care routine and environment to narrow it down instead of listing every possibility.
For outdoor garden planning with multiple plants, the Garden Planner handles layout, companion planting, and seasonal timing. If a sick plant is part of a bigger home project, the DIY Project Planner can help with plant shelving or grow light setups. Open it in the Dock Editor to keep care instructions for all your plants in one document.
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Enter the plant name in [PLANT_NAME]. Use the common name or scientific name. If you are not sure what you have, describe it instead: 'tall plant with big dark green leaves and white spots' usually gets an identification along with the care guide.
Select [PLANT_LOCATION] and fill in [ENVIRONMENT] with whatever you know. Mention light levels (bright window? shaded corner?), temperature range, and humidity. Even rough estimates help. 'North-facing window, dry apartment' narrows the advice significantly.
Pick [HELP_AREA] based on your most pressing need. If your plant has a visible problem, choose 'troubleshooting' and describe it in [PROBLEM]. Include details like which leaves are affected, when it started, and any recent changes like repotting or moving the plant.
Select 'black thumb' for [EXPERIENCE] and the guide explains everything in plain language. It tells you exactly how to check if the soil is dry, where to place the plant, and what healthy versus unhealthy looks like so you know what to watch for.
Found a neglected plant at a garage sale or inherited one? Choose 'troubleshooting' for [HELP_AREA] and describe the plant's current condition in [PROBLEM]. The AI creates a recovery plan with realistic expectations for how long revival takes.
Select 'seasonal care changes' for [HELP_AREA] to understand how your plant's needs shift between summer and winter. Indoor plants often need less water and no fertilizer in winter, but the specifics vary by species.
Fluorescent lights, dry air conditioning, and nobody watering on weekends. Select 'low light indoor' for [LIGHT] and describe your office conditions. The guide recommends species that tolerate neglect and provides a Monday-only watering schedule that keeps plants alive between long weekends.
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