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As a burgeoning plant parent, something that frequently slips my mind is their watering schedule. Different types of plants, some succulents, require vastly different amounts of water, and some should basically be ignored, to prevent… Read More »LeafyPod Is a Self-Watering Smart Planter That Saves Your Sanity