Ellen Hermance

Ellen Hermance

Maker of Simple, Smart Apps
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About

I’m Ellen, a designer-minded web engineer and plant lover building simple, calming tools that make everyday life feel lighter. I care deeply about thoughtful UX and creating products that genuinely help people. I’m currently building PlantCareAI, a personalized plant-care companion that uses AI, weather awareness, and gentle guidance to reduce the stress of plant care. My goal is to design tech that feels supportive, not overwhelming — and to grow PlantCareAI into a resource people trust. Always learning, always making, and always open to conversations with fellow builders. 🌿

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Maker History

  • PlantCareAI
    PlantCareAIYour personalized, weather-aware, AI-powered plant companion
    Jan 2026
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    Joined Product HuntDecember 12th, 2025

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PlantCareAIp/plantcareaiEllen Hermance•

19d ago

Premium is live + a free watering decision tool 🌱

Hey Product Hunt! Quick update from PlantCareAI.

Premium launched. After spending a few months making the free tier genuinely useful, I've shipped the paid tier. Here's what's in it:

  • AI photo diagnosis: Snap a photo of a struggling plant, get a specific diagnosis and treatment plan. This is the feature I'm most proud of. It uses Claude Haiku under the hood and gives much more targeted advice than generic "check the soil" answers.

  • Unlimited plants: Free tier caps at 20, which is plenty for most people but a real limit if you're a serious collector.

  • CSV + PDF export: Your care history is yours to keep.

  • Plant Stories: A custom narrative into your plant's life from journal history

  • Priority support: Faster response from contact form

  • Custom themes: Elloquist-designed themes to match your vibe

$4.99/month or $39.99/year. Every new account gets a 30-day free trial, no credit card required.

Ellen Hermance•

4mo ago

PlantCareAI - Your personalized, weather-aware, AI-powered plant companion

Stop googling "why are my leaves yellow?" PlantCareAI actually knows your plants. It combines your care history and local weather to give personalized advice — not generic tips. Ask questions and get answers based on YOUR situation. 🌱 AI that knows YOUR plants 🔔 Weather-smart reminders 🌦️ Adjusts for rain, frost, heat 📸 Journaling with photos 📊 Clean dashboard Built by a plant parent who wanted smarter tools. Free.
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