A Beginner's Guide to Using Apps and Gadgets for Growing Healthier Plants

Some people seem to have a “green thumb”—a natural affinity with houseplants that lets them grow anything, anywhere. I am not one of these people. The only way I can grow anything is by ignoring my natural instinct, breaking things down logically, and following a strict schedule. But my plants live a lot longer thanks to technology that helps take the guesswork out how much lighting, nutrients, and water my plants need.

Download light meter apps

Different kinds of houseplants thrive under different light levels, but if you’re not sure whether your living room ficus is receiving “bright, indirect” lighting or “medium” lighting, a light meter will help. These gadgets tell you exactly how many foot-candles or lux your plant is receiving, and databases like this one can tell you how much they need. You could pay around $1,500 for a very precise spectrophotometer or buy one on Amazon for ten bucks, but for most of us, the best solution is to download one of many free light meter apps for your phone. Different apps have different features, so read up a bit, or just give a bunch of the free ones a try. 

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