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Smart Plant Buddy – Affordable Indoor Plant Care Assistant

Posted by BOMPALLY AARTHI SE24UMCS104 on September 16, 2025 at 10:20pm

 

Smart Hydro-Care Plant Monitor. 

The Problem:

Many students and working professionals enjoy keeping indoor plants because they add beauty, freshness, and positivity to our spaces. However, a common challenge is not knowing when—and how much—to water or when to move the plant into better light. Some people forget to water for days, while others overwater, which is equally harmful. As a result, plants often wither and die, leaving people discouraged from continuing their plant-care journey.

Our Solution: Smart Plant Buddy

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A low-cost sensor + mobile app solution that takes the guesswork out of plant care.

Real-Time Monitoring: A small soil sensor measures moisture, light, and temperature.

Smart, Custom Alerts: Get gentle notifications like “Water your Pothos within 12 hours” or “Y

our fern needs more light.”

 

Precise Water Guidance: The app recommends the exact quantity of water (e.g., “Add ~150 ml”) based on plant type, pot size, and soil conditions.

Plant Library & Profiles: Get customized guidance for each species—succulents, ferns, money plants, and more.

How It Works (The Technical Bit):

The system uses a low-power moisture probe connected to a Wi-Fi/Bluetooth microcontroller. This data syncs with a lightweight mobile app built with a cross-platform framework for compatibility with both Android and iOS.

Why Choose Smart Plant Buddy?

Unlike existing apps that send generic reminders or require manual updates, Smart Plant Buddy is a fully automatic, data-driven solution that provides precise, actionable advice.

Who Benefits:

Home gardeners and apartment dwellers save time, water, and plants.

Plant nurseries and retailers can offer it as a value-added package.

Communities and the environment benefit

 from reduced water waste and healthier greenery.

 Our Story & Vision:

This problem matters to me because I've lost several favorite plants to inconsistent watering. Smart Plant Buddy blends my enthusiasm for technology with a desire for sustainable living and thriving plants.

Our vision is to make plant care stress-free, fun, and accessible for everyone. Over time, the app will learn user patterns to refine its suggestions. Future enhancements include:

Humidity detection.

AI-based disease identification from leaf photos.

Integration with smart home systems like Alexa or Google Home.

By helping people keep their plants healthier for longer, we promote sustainability, save money, and encourage greener living spaces.

 

 

 
 
 
 
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GrowWise – Turning Plant Care into a Practical, Everyday Service

Posted by Susrutha SE24UCSE029 on September 16, 2025 at 4:30pm
GrowWise: Making Plant Care Simple 🌱
 
The Problem
Lots of us buy plants — for fresh air, home décor, or even small harvests. But keeping them alive? That’s the hard part. Busy schedules, lack of plant knowledge, and changing seasons often mean plants wither away. The result: wasted money, frustration, and people giving up on plants altogether. Fewer homes stay green, and we lose out on the little boost plants bring to air quality and wellbeing.
 
The Gap
Right now, the options are pretty extreme:
•  Hire expensive landscape services (meant for big spaces, not a few pots).
•  Or rely on random DIY YouTube tips that don’t always work.
 
What’s missing is a simple, affordable, recurring service for everyday plant owners who just want their plants to survive and thrive.
 
Our Solution – GrowWise
GrowWise is a subscription-based plant-care service. You can pick a monthly or seasonal plan, and our trained plant-care partners will visit your home, check your plants, revive weak ones, and leave you with easy tips to keep them healthy.
 
To make sure you feel safe trying us out, we offer a simple guarantee: if a plant dies under our care during your subscription, we’ll replace it or give you a free follow-up visit.
 
Who Benefits?
•  Plant Owners (Users): Stress-free plant care, less waste, cleaner air, and a greener home.
•  Nurseries (Partners): Happier customers, more repeat buyers, and higher plant survival rates.
•  Community & Environment: More thriving plants means fresher air, cooler spaces, and a small but real step against global warming.
 
Why This Matters to Me
I’ve faced this problem myself — we bought plants hoping they’d brighten our home, but most died because we didn’t know how to care for them. It was frustrating and wasteful. GrowWise is my way of making sure others don’t face the same disappointment.
 
The Plan
For the first six months, we’ll focus on partnering with nurseries — offering GrowWise subscriptions right at the point of sale. As we grow, we’ll expand city by city, working with local plant lovers, gardeners, and part-time workers trained with our simple plant-care checklist. They’ll get steady work and fair incentives, while customers get affordable, reliable plant care. Our goal is to make plant care feel normal — not a luxury. Just like water purifiers or home cleaning services, GrowWise is designed to be a practical part of everyday life.
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GrowWise – Turning Plant Care into a Practical, Everyday Service

Posted by Susrutha SE24UCSE029 on September 16, 2025 at 4:30pm
GrowWise: Making Plant Care Simple 🌱
 
The Problem
Lots of us buy plants — for fresh air, home décor, or even small harvests. But keeping them alive? That’s the hard part. Busy schedules, lack of plant knowledge, and changing seasons often mean plants wither away. The result: wasted money, frustration, and people giving up on plants altogether. Fewer homes stay green, and we lose out on the little boost plants bring to air quality and wellbeing.
 
The Gap
Right now, the options are pretty extreme:
•  Hire expensive landscape services (meant for big spaces, not a few pots).
•  Or rely on random DIY YouTube tips that don’t always work.
 
What’s missing is a simple, affordable, recurring service for everyday plant owners who just want their plants to survive and thrive.
 
Our Solution – GrowWise
GrowWise is a subscription-based plant-care service. You can pick a monthly or seasonal plan, and our trained plant-care partners will visit your home, check your plants, revive weak ones, and leave you with easy tips to keep them healthy.
 
To make sure you feel safe trying us out, we offer a simple guarantee: if a plant dies under our care during your subscription, we’ll replace it or give you a free follow-up visit.
 
Who Benefits?
•  Plant Owners (Users): Stress-free plant care, less waste, cleaner air, and a greener home.
•  Nurseries (Partners): Happier customers, more repeat buyers, and higher plant survival rates.
•  Community & Environment: More thriving plants means fresher air, cooler spaces, and a small but real step against global warming.
 
Why This Matters to Me
I’ve faced this problem myself — we bought plants hoping they’d brighten our home, but most died because we didn’t know how to care for them. It was frustrating and wasteful. GrowWise is my way of making sure others don’t face the same disappointment.
 
The Plan
For the first six months, we’ll focus on partnering with nurseries — offering GrowWise subscriptions right at the point of sale. As we grow, we’ll expand city by city, working with local plant lovers, gardeners, and part-time workers trained with our simple plant-care checklist. They’ll get steady work and fair incentives, while customers get affordable, reliable plant care. Our goal is to make plant care feel normal — not a luxury. Just like water purifiers or home cleaning services, GrowWise is designed to be a practical part of everyday life.
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