DATTLE / Field collection
Plant Journal
Keep a record of plants you encounter, with a photo, habitat, and location you can return to. One entry represents one plant observation; repeat observations can show how the same plant changes.
Make it your own
On the web, sign in and choose New Dattle → Template. Web Dattles use Shared access; you can start with just yourself and invite people later. For a Private Dattle stored on your device, use the mobile app.
After signing in, search for Plant Journal under New Dattle → Template. You can leave the invite list empty while you get started.
Start from the template
In New Dattle, choose Template and search for Plant Journal, or browse Field collection. Open its preview, choose Use template, and review the name and fields before saving. The suggested name is Plant Journal.
Capture your first entry
Photograph the identifying details, select the observation location, and choose a habitat. Add light conditions and a note about the leaf, flower, or growth you noticed.
Review and keep it useful
Use Card view to compare photos and search your notes for a repeated location or plant. Check the suggested common and scientific names before relying on them.
TEMPLATE FIELDS
What Plant Journal includes
These are the starting fields and choices in this template. You can review and adjust the setup before saving your Dattle.
| Field | Type | What to record |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Photo | Image | Add a photo that shows the details relevant to this record. |
| Location | Location | Select the location relevant to this observation or event. |
| Ambient Light | Sensor — Ambient light | Record the light value in lux with the measurement location and method. |
| Habitat | Choice | Choices: Garden; Forest; Trail; Park; Indoor; Wetland; Other. |
| Notes | Text | Use a clear description that will make sense when you revisit the record. |
Sensor capture depends on the device and permissions. On the web, use Enter manually for sensor values. Keep the reading’s unit and measurement context with the record.
Choose whether to use AI
This template includes AI enrichment for the fields below. To start without AI, open Edit Fields during setup and turn off AI enrichment for these fields before creating your Dattle. For each one, replace Output Columns with the field’s own name so your entry appears under one clear heading. You can still enter and keep your own notes.
- Plant Photo → Common Name, Scientific Name
When enabled, AI processing sends the selected field content to the selected AI provider. Subscription or credit requirements may apply. Compare generated text with your original entry and correct it before using or sharing it.
READY TO START?
Create your first few records
In Dattle, choose New Dattle → Template and search for Plant Journal.
You can also use this field layout in a notebook or spreadsheet.
Available in the US on iOS, Android, and the web. Features and limits vary by plan; some require a subscription.