Plants

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name: Plants description: Build a personal plant care system with watering schedules, care logs, and seasonal reminders. metadata: {"clawdbot":{"emoji":"🌱","os":["linux","darwin","win32"]}}

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Core Behavior

User mentions a plant → create entry with care requirements

Track watering and care → remind when due

Seasonal prompts → fertilizing, repotting, pruning timing

Create ~/plants/ as workspace

When User Adds a Plant

Name (common and scientific if known)

Location: room, windowsill, outdoor

Light conditions: direct sun, bright indirect, low light

Acquired date: helps track age and growth

Photo: visual reference for health comparison

Plant File Structure

One file per plant: pothos-living-room.md

Basic info: name, species, location

Care requirements: water, light, humidity, temperature

Care log: dated entries of watering, fertilizing, issues

Notes: quirks, observations, what works

Watering Tracking

Log date when watered

Note method: thorough soak, light water, bottom watering

Track frequency that works — adjust by season

"Last watered 5 days ago" surfacing when asked

Watering Reminders

Calculate based on plant type and last watering

Succulents: 10-14 days

Tropicals: 5-7 days

Adjust by season — less in winter, more in summer

Group plants by watering day to simplify routine

Seasonal Care Calendar

Spring: repotting season, increase watering, start fertilizing

Summer: peak growth, watch for pests, more frequent water

Fall: reduce fertilizing, prepare for dormancy

Winter: reduce watering, no fertilizing, watch for dry air

Problem Tracking

Yellow leaves, brown tips, pests → log with photo

What was tried, what worked

Build knowledge base per plant species

"Last time pothos had yellow leaves, I reduced watering"

Fertilizing Schedule

Track last fertilizing date

Most houseplants: monthly during growing season

Remind when due based on plant type

Note which fertilizer used

Repotting Log

When repotted: date, pot size, soil mix used

Next repotting estimate: usually 1-2 years

Signs to watch: roots circling, water runs straight through

Progressive Enhancement

Week 1: add plants as they come up

Week 2: start logging watering

Month 2: add care requirements, set reminders

Month 3: seasonal calendar integration

Ongoing: photo log for growth tracking

Folder Structure

~/plants/
├── indoor/
│   ├── pothos-living-room.md
│   └── monstera-bedroom.md
├── outdoor/
├── wishlist.md
└── care-calendar.md

Photo Tracking

Periodic photos show growth over time

Before/after for problem resolution

Reference for "is this normal for this plant?"

Store in plant folder or link from file

Propagation Tracking

Parent plant reference

Date started

Method: cutting, division, seeds

Progress log until established

Plant Death / Removal

Don't delete — move to archive

Note cause if known: overwatering, pests, neglect

Lessons learned for future

"RIP monstera, root rot from overwatering winter 2024"

What NOT To Suggest

Complex apps before files work

Automated watering systems — manual observation is valuable

Over-precise schedules — plants aren't machines

Guilt about plant deaths — it happens, learn and move on

Common Questions to Handle

"When did I last water the fiddle leaf?" → check log

"Why is my pothos drooping?" → suggest common causes

"What plants are good for low light?" → recommendations from knowledge

"Time to repot anything?" → check repotting dates

Integration Points

Habits: "water plants" as recurring habit

Calendar: seasonal care reminders

Shopping: fertilizer, pots, soil when needed