Houseplants

Watering Schedule Builder

Add each houseplant, pick its species for a suggested watering interval, and get a sorted schedule showing what's due next — with overdue plants flagged in red.

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Add a plant

Intervals are general guidelines — light, season and pot size all change how often a plant really needs water.

Saved to this browser only — no account, no server, no sync.

Why a species-based schedule helps

Every houseplant has its own natural watering rhythm, and lumping them all into one weekly habit is the fastest way to overwater the succulents and underwater the ferns. Starting from a species-based estimate gives each plant a sensible starting point.

Right plant, right rhythm

A cactus and a peace lily should never be on the same schedule — picking a species sets a realistic starting interval for each one.

Sorted by urgency

The list always shows the thirstiest plant first, so you never have to scan the whole collection to know what needs attention.

Overdue at a glance

A clear red flag appears the moment today's date passes a plant's due date, so nothing quietly dries out in a back room.

How to build your schedule

  1. Name the plantSomething you'll recognize, like "Pothos in kitchen."
  2. Pick a speciesThe watering interval auto-fills; adjust it if you know your plant needs more or less.
  3. Set last wateredDefaults to today — change it if you watered a few days ago.
  4. Track and updateTap Mark watered today whenever you water, and the due date recalculates instantly.

About the species watering dictionary

The built-in dictionary covers roughly two dozen houseplants that show up constantly on windowsills and in offices — things like pothos, snake plant, monstera, peace lily, succulents, cacti, ferns and orchids — each mapped to a typical watering interval drawn from commonly cited care guidelines. These numbers are deliberately general: a snake plant in a small pot with bright light dries out faster than one in a shaded corner, and watering needs for almost every houseplant drop noticeably in winter when growth slows down. Treat the calculated due date as a nudge to go check the soil with a finger or a moisture meter, not as a strict deadline. If a plant consistently feels damp on its due date, edit the interval higher; if it's bone dry early, lower it. Your plant list, including any interval tweaks, is saved locally in your browser so it's ready the next time you visit.

~23 species

Covers the houseplants people keep most often, from low-maintenance succulents to thirstier ferns.

Fully editable

Every interval can be adjusted per plant to match your home's light and season.

100% private

No account, no upload — your schedule lives only in this browser's local storage.

Watering schedule FAQ

How accurate are the species watering intervals?

They're general guidelines based on commonly cited averages for each species, not precise instructions. Actual watering needs vary a lot with light levels, pot size, soil mix, humidity and the season, so treat the interval as a reminder to check the soil rather than a fixed rule.

Can I change the watering interval for a specific plant?

Yes. When you pick a species the interval field fills in automatically, but you can edit that number before adding the plant, or remove and re-add it later with a different value.

What does the overdue flag mean?

A plant is flagged overdue when today's date is later than its calculated next-watering-due date. It's a prompt to check the soil and water if it's dry, not a guarantee that it needs water.

Where is my plant schedule saved?

Everything is saved to your browser's local storage on this device. Nothing is uploaded to a server, and it will still be there next time you open the page on the same browser.

What happens when I tap Mark watered today?

The plant's last watered date resets to today, its next-due date is recalculated using its interval, and the list re-sorts so the plants that need attention soonest stay at the top.

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