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Plant Care FAQ

Answers to the most common plant care questions — plus everything you need to know about DailyGrowers.

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Plant Care Questions

Why are my plant leaves turning yellow?+
Yellow leaves are most commonly caused by overwatering, which leads to root rot and prevents roots from absorbing nutrients. Other causes include underwatering, low light, nitrogen deficiency, or natural aging of older leaves.

Check your soil — if it's soggy, reduce watering and let it dry out. If it's bone dry, water more consistently. See our Plant Clinic for species-specific guides.
How often should I water my houseplants?+
There is no universal schedule — watering frequency depends on the plant species, pot size, season, temperature, and light levels. A reliable method: water when the top 2–5 cm of soil feels dry to the touch.
  • Succulents & Cacti — every 2–4 weeks
  • Monstera, Pothos, Philodendron — every 7–10 days in summer
  • Calathea & Ferns — every 5–7 days (keep slightly moist)
  • Snake Plant — every 2–3 weeks
How do I know if I'm overwatering my plant?+
Signs of overwatering include yellowing leaves, mushy or blackened stems, mold on the soil surface, persistent fungus gnats, and soggy soil that never seems to dry. Lift the pot — if it feels very heavy, the soil is waterlogged. Allow the soil to dry out completely before watering again, and ensure your pot has drainage holes.
What is the best houseplant for beginners?+
The most beginner-friendly houseplants are:
  • Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) — tolerates low light and neglect
  • Snake Plant (Sansevieria) — needs watering only every 2–3 weeks
  • Peace Lily — droops dramatically when thirsty (easy to read)
  • Spider Plant — grows fast, bounces back from mistakes
  • ZZ Plant — survives months without water
Why are my plant leaves drooping?+
Drooping leaves are most often caused by underwatering — the plant loses turgor pressure when thirsty. Water thoroughly and leaves should perk up within a few hours.

However, drooping can also signal overwatering and root rot (damaged roots can't absorb water), repotting stress, cold drafts, or extreme heat. If watering doesn't help within 24 hours, check the roots for rot.
How do I fix root rot?+
  1. Remove the plant from its pot and shake off the old soil.
  2. Trim all black, mushy, or foul-smelling roots with sterilised scissors.
  3. Let roots air-dry for 30 minutes.
  4. Optionally rinse remaining roots with diluted hydrogen peroxide (1:4 with water).
  5. Repot in fresh, well-draining soil — do not water for at least a week.

Prevention: always use pots with drainage holes and never let plants sit in standing water.

What plants grow well in low light?+
These plants tolerate low-light conditions (bright ambient light, no direct sun):
  • Snake Plant (Sansevieria)
  • Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)
  • Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)
  • ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)
  • Philodendron
  • Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra)
  • Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema)

Note: no plant survives in complete darkness — all plants need some ambient daylight.

How do I get rid of fungus gnats?+
Fungus gnats breed in moist soil — the key fix is letting soil dry out more between waterings.
  • Allow the top 3–5 cm of soil to dry completely before watering
  • Cover soil with a layer of coarse sand or perlite to deter egg-laying
  • Water with diluted hydrogen peroxide (1 part 3% H₂O₂ to 4 parts water) to kill larvae
  • Place sticky yellow traps near plants to catch adults
  • Use neem oil drench for persistent infestations
How do I grow tomatoes in containers?+
Container tomatoes need a few key things to thrive:
  • Large container — at least 20 litres (5 gallons) with drainage holes
  • Full sun — 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily
  • Consistent watering — keep soil evenly moist, never soggy or bone dry
  • Regular feeding — high-potassium liquid fertiliser once flowering begins
  • Support — stake or cage indeterminate varieties as they grow
  • Pinch suckers on indeterminate types to focus energy on fruit

See our full tomato growing guide →

How do I keep basil alive indoors?+
Basil is easy to grow indoors if you get two things right:
  • Sunlight — 6+ hours of direct sun (south-facing windowsill or grow light)
  • No cold — keep above 15°C (59°F); basil is killed by cold and drafts
  • Watering — water when the top centimetre of soil is dry; it wilts fast but recovers
  • Harvesting — pinch off flower heads as soon as they appear to prevent bolting
  • Harvest often — pinching the top leaves keeps the plant bushy and productive

See our full basil growing guide →

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Getting Started

What is DailyGrowers?+
DailyGrowers is a plant grow diary platform where you can document every stage of your grow with weekly entries, photos, and measurements — then share your progress with a community of growers. Whether you're growing peppers, tomatoes, herbs, flowers, or anything else, DailyGrowers helps you track, learn, and connect.
How do I start tracking a grow?+
Create a free account, then tap + New Diary in the sidebar. Give your grow a name, choose your plant species, pick a cover emoji, and you're ready to log your first week. You can add photos, notes, and measurements (temperature, humidity, height, pH, EC, CO₂, VPD) for each weekly entry.
Is DailyGrowers free to use?+
Yes — creating an account, logging unlimited grow diaries, and participating in the community are completely free. We may introduce optional premium features in the future, but the core grow-tracking experience will always remain free.
Do I need an account to browse diaries?+
No. You can browse public grow diaries without signing in. An account is required to create your own diaries, post comments, and interact with the community.
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Tracking Your Grow

What can I log in a weekly entry?+
Each weekly entry supports:
  • Photos (up to several per entry)
  • Freeform grow notes
  • Temperature (°C)
  • Humidity (%)
  • Plant height (cm)
  • Light hours per day
  • Water pH
  • Nutrient EC (mS/cm)
  • CO₂ level (ppm)
  • VPD (kPa)
  • Fertilizer / nutrient note

Only fields with values are shown — leave anything blank you don't track.

Can I go back and edit a previous week entry?+
Yes. Open your diary, navigate to the week entry you want to update, and tap Edit. You can change notes, measurements, and photos at any time.
Can I track multiple grows at the same time?+
Absolutely. Create as many diaries as you like — one per plant, per tent, per season, or however you prefer to organise your growing.
What grow phases are supported?+
DailyGrowers supports Germination, Seedling, Vegetative, Flowering/Fruiting, and Harvest phases. Each week entry is tagged to a phase so you can see your grow's full journey at a glance.
Can I upload photos from my phone?+
Yes — photo uploads work from any device with a browser. Tap the photo area in the diary entry form, select your images, and they'll be uploaded and attached to that entry.
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Privacy & Your Data

Who can see my grow diary?+
You control visibility. Diaries set to Public are visible to everyone, including visitors who aren't signed in. Diaries set to Private are only visible to you when signed in. You can change a diary's visibility at any time from diary settings.
Does DailyGrowers sell my data?+
No. We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. Your grow data is yours. See our Privacy Policy for full details on what we collect and how we use it.
Can I delete my account and data?+
Yes. You can delete your account at any time from the Settings page. All your diaries, entries, and photos will be permanently deleted within 30 days. We do not keep backups of deleted user data beyond that window.
What data does DailyGrowers collect?+
We collect your email address, username, the diary content you create, and basic aggregated usage analytics (e.g. which features are popular). We do not build advertising profiles or track you across other websites.
How are my photos stored?+
Photos are stored securely using Supabase Storage, hosted in EU data centres. They are served over HTTPS and are only accessible via authenticated, time-limited URLs (for private diaries) or public URLs (for public diaries).
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Community

How does the community work?+
DailyGrowers is a feed of public grow diaries from growers around the world. You can browse, like, and comment on diaries. Follow a grower to see their updates in your personalised feed. The community is built around mutual respect — check our community guidelines in the Terms of Service.
Can I follow other growers?+
Yes — tap Follow on any grower's profile or diary to follow them. Their new diary entries will appear in your feed.
How do I report inappropriate content?+
If you see content that violates our community guidelines, please email us at contact@dailygrowers.com with the link to the offending content. We review all reports within 48 hours.
Can brands or businesses use DailyGrowers?+
Yes — growers who sell seeds, nutrients, or growing equipment are welcome to create a profile. For partnership or advertising enquiries, see our Advertising page.
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Technical

What browsers and devices does DailyGrowers support?+
DailyGrowers works on all modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) on desktop and mobile. We recommend keeping your browser up to date for the best experience.
Is there a mobile app?+
Not yet — but the website is fully responsive and works well on mobile browsers. A native app is on our roadmap.
Something is broken. How do I report a bug?+
We're a small team and we genuinely appreciate bug reports. Email us at contact@dailygrowers.com with a description of what happened, your browser, and any screenshots if possible.

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