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The PlantSense Journal

Plant Care Tips & Guides

Expert advice on keeping your indoor and outdoor plants thriving, plus the latest updates from the PlantSense team.

When to Repot: The Signs Your Data Reveals

June 14, 2026

When to Repot: The Signs Your Data Reveals

Repotting too early disturbs a happy plant; too late leaves it starving in a pot it's outgrown. The physical signs are well known — but your moisture data flags a root-bound plant weeks before you'd see it.

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Temperature and Humidity: The Overlooked Half of Plant Care

May 31, 2026

Temperature and Humidity: The Overlooked Half of Plant Care

Everyone obsesses over watering and light. But air temperature and humidity quietly decide how well a plant grows — and how fast it dries out. Here's why they matter and how to read them.

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How to Read Your Plant's Data: Charts, Trends, and What They Actually Mean

May 17, 2026

How to Read Your Plant's Data: Charts, Trends, and What They Actually Mean

A sensor gives you numbers. Knowing what a healthy moisture sawtooth, a watering estimate, or a flat battery line is telling you is where the real plant care happens.

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Monstera Deliciosa: A Data-Driven Care Guide

May 3, 2026

Monstera Deliciosa: A Data-Driven Care Guide

The most-searched houseplant in the world is easy to keep and easy to misunderstand. Here's what a Monstera actually wants — and what four sensors reveal about whether it's getting it.

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5-Minute Setup: From Unbox to First Reading

April 19, 2026

5-Minute Setup: From Unbox to First Reading

We timed ourselves. From opening the box to seeing live soil moisture in the app, PlantSense takes about five minutes — and most of that is walking to the plant.

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The Road to Launch — Here's What We Built

April 12, 2026

The Road to Launch — Here's What We Built

After months of hardware revisions, firmware tuning, and app polish, PlantSense is shipping. Here's the road that got us here and what early supporters get.

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Lux, PAR, and Foot-Candles: A Plain-English Guide to Plant Light

March 28, 2026

Lux, PAR, and Foot-Candles: A Plain-English Guide to Plant Light

Every light unit measures something slightly different. Here's what they mean for plants — and why the one your phone measures isn't the one your plant cares about.

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Why Your Indoor Plants Keep Dying (And How to Fix It)

March 15, 2026

Why Your Indoor Plants Keep Dying (And How to Fix It)

The 5 most common mistakes killing your houseplants — and how smart monitoring can help you fix them.

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Fiddle Leaf Fig Care: A Data-Driven Guide for Anxious Owners

March 2, 2026

Fiddle Leaf Fig Care: A Data-Driven Guide for Anxious Owners

Fiddle leaf figs have a reputation for being dramatic. Most of that drama is a communication problem. Here's what the sensors actually say.

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The Science of Soil Moisture: Why the Finger Test Lies

February 22, 2026

The Science of Soil Moisture: Why the Finger Test Lies

Soil moisture isn't just 'wet or dry.' Here's what's actually going on below the surface — and why a sensor tells a different story than your fingertip.

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5 Early Signs of Plant Stress (That Appear Before the Leaves Show It)

February 8, 2026

5 Early Signs of Plant Stress (That Appear Before the Leaves Show It)

By the time a leaf turns yellow, your plant has been struggling for days. Here's what to watch for — and how to catch it earlier.

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