🌱 Plant Care Survey

Hi there, Plant Parent!

I'm a college student working on a UX Design Project. I'm trying to understand the plant care journey to help new plant parents & create better solutions for them. Your insights are super valuable! This will only take 10 mins.

How would you describe your level of expertise?

A

Just starting out: New to plants or have only a few.

B

Comfortable & Growing: Some experience, feel mostly confident, can solve basic issues.

C

Experienced and thriving: Knowledgeable, have many types of plants, enjoy complex challenges.

Which of the following best describe your current plant care setup(s)? (Select all that apply)

Indoors on windowsills, shelves, or plant stands

Indoors using vertical gardens or wall planters

Outdoors on a balcony, patio, or small urban space (in pots/containers)

Outdoors in a backyard garden (in-ground beds)

Outdoors in a backyard garden (primarily in large pots/containers)

I have a dedicated plant room or extensive indoor plant area

My plants are spread throughout my home/space without a specific setup type (e.g., scattered individual plants)

I have very few plants, so my setup is minimal

Other

When you're choosing a new plant, which of the following factors are most important to you? (Arrange them in order of importance)

1

How beautiful the plant looks

1

How easy it is to care for (e.g., watering frequency, general maintenance)

1

Whether it will get the right amount of light in the spot I have in mind

1

The typical temperature and humidity in the area where I'll keep it

1

How well it fits with my home's decor

1

Its size and growth potential

1

Its ability to tolerate different conditions

1

Whether it's safe for pets or children

1

Its availability at my local nursery/store

Can you describe your typical routine when caring for your plants, from start to finish?

When do you typically check on your plants for signs of issues (e.g., pests, nutrient deficiencies, or other problems)?

Only when a plant looks unwell or something seems wrong.

As part of my regular watering routine.

At scheduled intervals (e.g., once a week, bi-weekly).

Whenever I happen to walk by them.

Other