How a Little Rain Cloud Helped People Become Better Plant Parents

Why joy—not discipline—is the real secret to successful plant care.

Raise your hand if you are (or you love someone who is) neurodivergent.
Or honestly, raise your hand if you’ve ever had days where you simply don’t do the things you know you should do. We’ve all been there. Executive functioning, motivation, routines—these things can feel slippery even when our intentions are good.

As a parent who raised a child with executive functioning challenges, I’ve spent a lot of time noticing how and why tasks get done. And that curiosity has shaped not only how I move through the world, but also the way I create.

Because alongside being a mom, I’m an artist, a plant lover, and an entrepreneur.

A Cloud, a Houseplant, and an Unexpected Idea

A few years ago, I made myself a little cloud.
A cute, whimsical cloud that gently rains on houseplants.

It was meant to be something fun—an object that made me smile when I watered my plants. But very quickly I realized it was doing more than adding cuteness to my routine… it was actually helping me take better care of my plants.

Fast-forward four years, and I’ve now heard the same sentence from customers hundreds of times:

“I can finally keep a plant alive.”

That one line has become the heartbeat of my business.

For many people, the cloud isn’t just cute—it’s the first plant-care tool that actually works with their brain instead of against it. The joy and confidence people gain from that tiny success? That’s been the most rewarding part of this whole journey.

The hardest part, surprisingly, has been explaining what I do.
“I make clouds” is technically true… but it doesn’t tell the whole story.

The Hidden Problem With Plant Care

Houseplants bring so much into a home: beauty, improved mood, stress reduction, even better air quality. But once that new-plant excitement fades, something interesting happens.

Your plant becomes background décor.
Watering becomes a task.
And tasks, especially ones without any immediate built-in reward, tend to slip down the priority list.

The truth is: there’s no dopamine hit from simply pouring water into soil.

For all of us, this means watering can quickly shift into one of two patterns:

• The Boring Chore: You do it, but only because you “should.”
• The Feast-or-Famine Cycle: You forget, then overwater out of guilt.

Neither is good for the plant. And neither is good for building consistent habits.

Why a Rain Cloud Actually Works

When I created the cloud, I wasn’t trying to solve a problem—I was chasing joy. But joy, it turns out, is a powerful tool for executive function.

The Dripping Rain Cloud transforms watering from a dull obligation into:

✨ A small moment of delight
✨ A tiny dopamine boost
✨ A mindful pause
✨ A ritual you actually look forward to

And something magical—not mystical—happens:

You pause long enough to notice your plant.
You check in with it.
You appreciate it more.
And because the experience is enjoyable, your brain stops avoiding it.

You naturally become more consistent.

That’s why the clouds work.
Not because they’re magic… but because they make use of the way our brains are wired.

Joy Builds Better Habits

That little spark of joy helps people become better plant parents. It turns watering into something pleasurable, which makes it easier to keep plants alive—and to feel proud of yourself for doing so.

A little joy goes a long way.
A little cloud can, too.