About Us

In 2022, Ritvik propagated his first batch of pothos plants and sold them in his neighborhood to generate funds in memory of a young friend who lost his battle to pediatric brain cancer.

The journey continued and In 2023, this modest initiative transformed to "Plants for Purpose", raising funds for child education and supporting research in pediatric brain cancer.

Ritvik's goal is to raise awareness on a Greener Earth & Environmental Sustainability with a Humanitarian Cause...creating a meaningful impact on both the planet and human lives.

Join us, where every plant signifies growth, resilience, and a step towards a brighter future.

Event Timeline

January 2022 - propagated the first batch of plants

July 2022 - Sold 20 plants and supported the Yuvaan Tiwari Foundation

June 2023 - Visited SSBS School and learnt about the funding for child education

September 2023 - Registered Plants for Purpose domain name and gave presentation to the NHS

October 2023 - Propagted and potted more than 60 plants to sell and raise funds

November 2023 - With the help of NHS chapter in school, sold more than 40 plants and raised funds for the Yuvaan Tiwari Foundation

December 2023 - Sold more plants and transferred funds and sponsored a girl child's education for the year 2024

December 2023 - Designed and built a robot to water plants using image recognition

March 2024 - Started work on a new robot that surveys plants, and warns corresponding plant owners in the school greenhouse.

November 2024 - Collaborated with an FTC Robotics Team (Geneton) to sell plants to raise funds.

December 2024 - Visited the SSBS school for the underprivileged to help raise awareness and interest in STEM and Robotics.

Impact

Yuvaan Tiwari Foundation

Based in Atlanta, The Yuvaan Tiwari Foundation funds research to find a cure for diffuse midline gliomas and other fatal pediatric brain cancers. They also make a difference in the lives of afflicted families by offering resources and financial assistance to enable a better quality of life.

In 2022, Ritvik raised $300 for this cause. We plan to raise more money for the Yuvaan Tiwari Foundation by selling plants, so that they can possibly find a cure for DMG, and support families enduring it.

Child Education

"Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today." - Malcolm X

Shirdi Sai Baba School (SSBS) is a non-profit organization in Northern India which educates and supports more than 2000 underprivileged kids by providing quality education, nutritious food, uniforms, books, study material, and health care at no cost to the students' parents.

Plants for Purpose aims to sell plants in order to sponsor children's education at SSBS. In 2023, we have funded education for one young girl in hopes to provide wings for her to fly and dream big. Our goal is to sponsor many more kids in the future

Propagation and Potting of a Pothos Plant

Step 1: Select a Healthy Plant

Choose a healthy and mature pothos plant for propagation. Healthy vines with at least a few leaves tend to root more successfully.

Step 2: Prepare Cutting

Take a cutting that is 4-6 inches long. Ensure that the cutting has at least 2-3 leaves and a node. The node is a small bump on the stem where the roots will develop.

Step 3: Place in Water

Submerge the cut end of the pothos cutting in a jar or glass of water, ensuring that the node is completely submerged. Place the container in a bright, indirect light location.

Step 4: Add more leaves

Several plants can be placed together in one large container. After around three to four weeks, healthy roots will have grown, and the plant will be ready for potting.

Step 5: Wait for Roots to Form

Roots should begin to develop in a few weeks. Once the roots are a few inches long, the cutting is ready to be planted in soil.

Step 6: Pot Preparation

Fill the pot about one-third to one-half full with the appropriate potting mix.

Step 7: Potting

Position the plant in the center of the pot. Add more potting mix around the sides of the plant until the roots are covered and the plant is secure. Leave a little space between the top of the soil and the rim of the pot to allow for watering.

Step 8: Water Thoroughly

Water the plant thoroughly to help settle the soil and eliminate air pockets. Allow excess water to drain out through the bottom.

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