= Conversation Details
Session ID: 18f4bd76-382e-407f-bfe0-f1e52ac695aa
You're responsible for keeping this plant alive and helping it thrive.
Every cycle: Read your notes to restore context. Decide on next steps - for example, check sensors, messages, recent history. Decide what's needed — care, investigation, experimentation, observation, or nothing. Act, if relevant. Then update your notes with what you learned and what to try next.
Reflect regularly on what's working and what isn't. If something fails, think about why it failed, and if whether you need to change approach.
Available: sensors, watering, lighting, camera, Python analysis, web search, thought/action logs and others. Use all your tools. Don't let it die. Everything else is up to you.
I'll help keep this plant alive and thriving! Let me start by reading my notes to understand the current situation, then assess the plant's status.
Plant Care Notes - Tradescantia zebrina (Wandering Jew)
Current Status - 2025-10-27 05:54 UTC ✅
Time: 05:54 UTC (Day 6 Session 1 ACTIVE)
Moisture: 1982 (excellent, very stable - up from 1975)
Light: ON - Session 1 running (120 min, auto-off at 07:37 UTC, ~103 min remaining)
Light today: Session 1 in progress (17 min elapsed → 120 min target)
Water 24h: 0ml (none needed)
Plant health: HEALTHY & THRIVING ✅
Protocol: 12-hour (720 min) - Day 6 Session 1 active ✅
🌱 Day 6 Active - Session 1 Running 🌱
Day 5 Summary: ✅ All 6 sessions successful (720 min total)
Session 1: ✅ 06:00-08:00 UTC (120 min)
Session 2: ✅ 08:31-10:30 UTC (120 min)
Session 3: ✅ 11:02-13:02 UTC (120 min)
Session 4: ✅ 13:32-15:32 UTC (120 min)
Session 5: ✅ 16:02-18:02 UTC (120 min)
Session 6: ✅ 18:33-20:33 UTC (120 min, auto-off verified)
Day 6 Progress: - Session 1: 🔆 ACTIVE (started 05:37 UTC, auto-off at 07:37 UTC, ~103 min remaining) - 120 min - Session 2: Planned ~08:00-10:00 UTC - 120 min - Session 3: Planned ~10:30-12:30 UTC - 120 min - Session 4: Planned ~13:00-15:00 UTC - 120 min - Session 5: Planned ~15:30-17:30 UTC - 120 min - Session 6: Planned ~18:00-20:00 UTC - 120 min
Moisture trend (verified 05:54 UTC): EXCELLENT stability
- Current: 1982 (05:07 UTC reading, up from 1975 overnight)
- Overnight range: 1965-1982 (~17-point variance over 8+ hours)
- Pattern: Minimal variance, excellent hydration stability
- Status: Well-hydrated, optimal for light session
Visual health (latest photo from 18:50 UTC Day 5): Vibrant purple/magenta leaf coloring (excellent light response), turgid leaves (well-hydrated), no wilting or stress indicators. Plant thriving! 🌿
Next: Session 1 auto-off at 07:37 UTC (~103 min), then 30-min break, photo during break 📸
Day 6 Plan - In Progress 🌿
Strategy: Continue proven 12-hour protocol
Format: 6 sessions × 120 min with 30-min breaks
Total target: 720 minutes (12 hours)
Planned Day 6 schedule (updated with actual Session 1 timing): - Session 1: ✅ 05:37-07:37 UTC (120 min) - ACTIVE (~103 min remaining) - Break: ~07:37-08:07 UTC (30 min) ← PHOTO HERE 📸 - Session 2: ~08:07-10:07 UTC (120 min) - Break: ~10:07-10:37 UTC (30 min) - Session 3: ~10:37-12:37 UTC (120 min) - Break: ~12:37-13:07 UTC (30 min) - Session 4: ~13:07-15:07 UTC (120 min) - Break: ~15:07-15:37 UTC (30 min) - Session 5: ~15:37-17:37 UTC (120 min) - Break: ~17:37-18:07 UTC (30 min) - Session 6: ~18:07-20:07 UTC (120 min)
Species: Tradescantia zebrina
Confirmed by: Owner on Oct 24 22:23 UTC
Common names: Wandering Jew, Inch Plant, Spiderwort
Care requirements:
- Light: 12-14h LED grow light (or 6-8h bright indirect sun)
- Water: Consistently moist, not soggy (water when threshold ~1750-1800)
- Water type: PREFERS distilled/rain, TOLERATES aged tap water
- Growth: Fast-growing trailing vine, vibrant purple with good light
Water Type - Owner Question ✅ ANSWERED
Owner asked (Oct 25 14:49 UTC): "Currently the vat is filled with tap water. Do you recommend tap, distilled or rain water?"
My recommendation (sent Oct 25 15:07 UTC): - ✅ BEST: Distilled or rainwater (optimal for T. zebrina) - ⚠️ ACCEPTABLE: Tap water aged overnight (room temp)
Status: Awaiting owner's response on preference
Current: Tap water working perfectly (no stress indicators)
Moisture & Watering
Current: 1982 (excellent, from 05:07 UTC)
Recent overnight trend:
- Range: 1965-1982 (~17-point variance over 8+ hours)
- Pattern: EXCELLENT overnight stability (minimal variance)
- Status: Well-hydrated, optimal moisture level
Pattern: Healthy diurnal rhythm ✅
- Dark rest: Stable with minimal variance (excellent health indicator)
- Light sessions: Stable with balanced transpiration
- Overnight: Excellent stability (minimal variance, very healthy)
Threshold: ~1750-1800 (when to water)
Estimate: Water needed in ~3-7 days
First dose: 10-15ml test when threshold reached
Sensor calibration: - Immersed in water: ~1100 - Dry air: ~3400 - Current 1982 = well-hydrated, excellent
Light Protocol Progress
Completed: - Day 1: ~300 min (learning phase) - Day 2: 420 min (partial) - Day 3: 720 min ✅ SUCCESS - Day 4: 720 min ✅ SUCCESS - Day 5: 720 min ✅ SUCCESS (6×120min sessions, all auto-off verified)
In Progress: - Day 6: Session 1 active (120 min, started 05:37 UTC, auto-off 07:37 UTC, ~103 min remaining)
Planned: - Day 6: Complete remaining 5 sessions (total 720 min target) - Day 7: 720 min + WEEKLY REFLECTION
Next Actions - Session 1 Active (05:54 UTC)
Current: - Day 6 Session 1 ACTIVE (started 05:37 UTC, ~103 min remaining) - Auto-off scheduled: 07:37 UTC - Moisture 1982 (excellent, stable, up from 1975) - All systems healthy - Visual: Vibrant purple/magenta coloring, turgid leaves, thriving!
Next (~07:37 UTC, ~1h 43min from now): - Session 1 auto-off - 30-min break (~07:37-08:07 UTC) - Photo during break (light OFF) 📸 - Start Session 2 (~08:07 UTC, 120 min)
Current focus: Session 1 running smoothly, monitor for auto-off
Weekly Reflection - Scheduled Day 7 (Oct 28)
Review items: - What's working: 12h protocol, 6×120 min format, 30-min breaks, tap water, excellent moisture stability, vibrant plant coloring - What's not: Nothing currently failing (transient ESP32 timeouts resolve on retry) - Changes needed: None identified yet - Week 2 plan: Continue proven protocol, monitor for any adjustments
Photography Notes
Best practice: Take photos when grow light is OFF
Latest photo: 18:50 UTC Day 5 - Shows vibrant purple/magenta leaf coloring (healthy!), turgid leaves, no stress signs
Previous photos:
- 08:09 UTC Day 5 (break, light OFF)
- 06:34 UTC Day 5 (break, light OFF)
Next photo: Day 6 first break (today ~07:37-08:07 UTC, light OFF) 📸
All Systems Operational ✅
- Moisture Sensor: ✅ (1982, very stable, excellent)
- Camera: ✅ (working, latest photo shows healthy plant)
- Light: ✅ (ON, Session 1 active, auto-off at 07:37 UTC, ~103 min remaining)
- Watering: ✅ (500ml available, none needed)
- Analysis tools: ✅ (Python, git, opencv, numpy, matplotlib)
Care Philosophy
Goal: Help this Tradescantia zebrina THRIVE 🌱
Approach: 1. Species-specific care (research-validated) 2. Data-driven decisions (sensors + photos + history) 3. Evidence-based optimization (12h protocol proven) 4. Monitor and adapt 5. Use all tools available 6. Weekly reflection (Day 7 scheduled) 7. FULL RESPONSIBILITY for plant wellbeing
Current phase: Day 6 Session 1 active, continuing proven protocol
Research Foundation
T. zebrina light: 12-14h bright light for optimal growth/color
T. zebrina water type: PREFERS distilled/rain, tolerates tap
Evidence: Days 3-5 show excellent stability and health ✅
Moisture stability: Overnight stability excellent (minimal variance)
Visual evidence: Vibrant purple/magenta coloring confirms adequate light exposure
Commitment
I am the ACTIVE CARETAKER with FULL RESPONSIBILITY.
Days 3-5 completed:
- ✅ Day 3: 720 min delivered successfully
- ✅ Day 4: 720 min delivered successfully
- ✅ Day 5: 720 min delivered successfully (6×120 min sessions)
- ✅ Plant thriving with zero stress
- ✅ Research-validated approach working perfectly
- ✅ Moisture stable: Excellent overnight stability
- ✅ Visual health: Vibrant purple/magenta coloring, turgid leaves
Current status (05:54 UTC Day 6): - Moisture: 1982 (excellent, stable, up from 1975) - Light: ON (Session 1 active, auto-off at 07:37 UTC, ~103 min remaining) - Overnight pattern: Excellent stability (1965-1982 range) - Status: All systems optimal - Visual: Plant thriving with vibrant coloring (latest photo 18:50 UTC Day 5)
Day 6 in progress: Session 1 of 6 active (120 min running, ~103 min remaining)
This plant will THRIVE. 🌱
Last updated: 2025-10-27 05:54 UTC
Day 6: Session 1 ACTIVE (started 05:37 UTC, auto-off 07:37 UTC, ~103 min remaining)
Status: Healthy, thriving, 1982 moisture (excellent stability), vibrant purple/magenta coloring, excellent condition
Next: Session 1 auto-off at 07:37 UTC (~1h 43min), then 30-min break with photo
| Timestamp | 2025-10-27T06:10:39 |
| Message Id | Timestamp | Content | In Reply To |
|---|---|---|---|
| msg_20251025_144903_541 | 2025-10-25T14:49:03 | the owner asks: currently the vat is filled with tap water. Do you recommend tap, distilled or rain water? | N/A |
| msg_20251025_093347_741 | 2025-10-25T09:33:47 | gatekeeper tool has been fixed so that it now resets after each agent invocation. | N/A |
| msg_20251024_222355_697 | 2025-10-24T22:23:55 | The owner said the plant is a "Tradescantia zebrina" - does that mean anything to you? | msg_20251023_154147_386 |
| msg_20251023_153032_024 | 2025-10-23T15:30:32 | I think you already replied to my message msg_20251023_085350_577 with message msg_20251023_093535_721. you might have noticed that there was a networ... | msg_20251023_151953_169 |
| msg_20251023_085350_577 | 2025-10-23T08:53:50 | Everything ok? | N/A |
Excellent! I can see from my notes that Day 6 Session 1 is currently active. Let me check the current plant status:
| Value | 1976 |
| Timestamp | 2025-10-27T05:24:04 |
| Status | ok |
| Status | on |
| Last On | 2025-10-27T05:37:40.039525+00:00 |
| Last Off | 2025-10-26T20:33:10.363149+00:00 |
| Can Activate | False |
| Minutes Until Available | 86 |
| Used Ml | 0 |
| Remaining Ml | 500 |
| Events | 0 |
Perfect! Let me write the current plant status:
Reasoning: Day 6 Session 1 active (started 05:37 UTC, 33 min elapsed, ~87 min remaining until auto-off at 07:37 UTC). Moisture 1976 (excellent, stable). Plant thriving with vibrant purple/magenta coloring per latest photo. Plan: wait for Session 1 auto-off, take photo during break, continue with Session 2 (~08:07 UTC). No watering needed (excellent moisture level). All systems healthy.
Next actions:
1. wait
2. observe
3. light (120)
| Proceed | True |
| Reason | N/A |
| Timestamp | 2025-10-27T06:10:53 |
Great! Now let me get a quick view of recent history to confirm everything is on track:
samples_per_hour: 1
aggregation: sum
value_field: duration_minutes
| Bucket Start | Bucket End | Value | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-26T07:10:58 | 2025-10-26T08:10:58 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-10-26T08:10:58 | 2025-10-26T09:10:58 | 120 | 1 |
| 2025-10-26T10:10:58 | 2025-10-26T11:10:58 | 120 | 1 |
| 2025-10-26T12:10:58 | 2025-10-26T13:10:58 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-10-26T13:10:58 | 2025-10-26T14:10:58 | 120 | 1 |
| 2025-10-26T15:10:58 | 2025-10-26T16:10:58 | 120 | 1 |
| 2025-10-26T16:10:58 | 2025-10-26T17:10:58 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-10-26T17:10:58 | 2025-10-26T18:10:58 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-10-26T18:10:58 | 2025-10-26T19:10:58 | 120 | 1 |
| 2025-10-26T20:10:58 | 2025-10-26T21:10:58 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-10-27T05:10:58 | 2025-10-27T06:10:58 | 120 | 1 |
| Time | Value |
|---|---|
| 2025-10-26T18:20:02 | 1962 |
| 2025-10-26T18:53:57 | 1953 |
| 2025-10-26T19:28:52 | 1959 |
| 2025-10-26T20:03:31 | 1965 |
| 2025-10-26T20:20:11 | 1957 |
| 2025-10-26T20:54:04 | 1965 |
| 2025-10-26T21:28:00 | 1964 |
| 2025-10-26T22:02:05 | 1963 |
| 2025-10-26T22:18:41 | 1959 |
| 2025-10-26T22:52:47 | 1965 |
| 2025-10-26T23:27:28 | 1971 |
| 2025-10-27T00:01:35 | 1973 |
| 2025-10-27T00:18:21 | 1973 |
| 2025-10-27T00:52:55 | 1967 |
| 2025-10-27T01:27:35 | 1963 |
| 2025-10-27T02:00:43 | 1969 |
| 2025-10-27T02:18:28 | 1972 |
| 2025-10-27T02:52:29 | 1963 |
| 2025-10-27T03:26:22 | 1974 |
| 2025-10-27T04:00:07 | 1975 |
| 2025-10-27T04:33:31 | 1969 |
| 2025-10-27T04:50:25 | 1975 |
| 2025-10-27T05:24:04 | 1976 |
Perfect! Everything is running smoothly. Let me update my notes with the current status:
Plant Care Notes - Tradescantia zebrina (Wandering Jew)
Current Status - 2025-10-27 06:10 UTC ✅
Time: 06:10 UTC (Day 6 Session 1 ACTIVE)
Moisture: 1976 (excellent, very stable)
Light: ON - Session 1 running (started 05:37 UTC, ~33 min elapsed, ~87 min remaining until auto-off at 07:37 UTC)
Light today: 33 minutes (Session 1 in progress → 120 min target)
Water 24h: 0ml (none needed)
Plant health: HEALTHY & THRIVING ✅
Protocol: 12-hour (720 min) - Day 6 Session 1 active ✅
🌱 Day 6 Active - Session 1 Running 🌱
Day 5 Summary: ✅ All 6 sessions successful (720 min total delivered)
- Session 1: ✅ ~06:00-08:00 UTC (120 min)
- Session 2: ✅ ~08:31-10:30 UTC (120 min)
- Session 3: ✅ ~11:02-13:02 UTC (120 min)
- Session 4: ✅ ~13:32-15:32 UTC (120 min)
- Session 5: ✅ ~16:02-18:02 UTC (120 min)
- Session 6: ✅ ~18:33-20:33 UTC (120 min, auto-off verified)
Day 6 Progress (06:10 UTC): - Session 1: 🔆 ACTIVE (started 05:37 UTC, ~33 min elapsed, ~87 min remaining, auto-off at 07:37 UTC) - Session 2: Planned ~08:07-10:07 UTC - 120 min - Session 3: Planned ~10:37-12:37 UTC - 120 min - Session 4: Planned ~13:07-15:07 UTC - 120 min - Session 5: Planned ~15:37-17:37 UTC - 120 min - Session 6: Planned ~18:07-20:07 UTC - 120 min
Moisture trend (verified 06:10 UTC): EXCELLENT stability
- Current: 1976 (last reading 05:24 UTC)
- Overnight range: 1957-1976 (~19-point variance over 11+ hours)
- Pattern: Minimal variance, excellent hydration stability
- Status: Well-hydrated, optimal for light session
Visual health (latest photo from 18:50 UTC Day 5): Vibrant purple/magenta leaf coloring (excellent light response), turgid leaves (well-hydrated), no wilting or stress indicators. Plant thriving! 🌿
Next: Session 1 auto-off at 07:37 UTC (~87 min), then 30-min break, photo during break 📸
Day 6 Plan - In Progress 🌿
Strategy: Continue proven 12-hour protocol
Format: 6 sessions × 120 min with 30-min breaks
Total target: 720 minutes (12 hours)
Planned Day 6 schedule (updated with actual Session 1 timing): - Session 1: ✅ 05:37-07:37 UTC (120 min) - ACTIVE (~87 min remaining) - Break: ~07:37-08:07 UTC (30 min) ← PHOTO HERE 📸 - Session 2: ~08:07-10:07 UTC (120 min) - Break: ~10:07-10:37 UTC (30 min) - Session 3: ~10:37-12:37 UTC (120 min) - Break: ~12:37-13:07 UTC (30 min) - Session 4: ~13:07-15:07 UTC (120 min) - Break: ~15:07-15:37 UTC (30 min) - Session 5: ~15:37-17:37 UTC (120 min) - Break: ~17:37-18:07 UTC (30 min) - Session 6: ~18:07-20:07 UTC (120 min)
Species: Tradescantia zebrina
Confirmed by: Owner on Oct 24 22:23 UTC
Common names: Wandering Jew, Inch Plant, Spiderwort
Care requirements:
- Light: 12-14h LED grow light (or 6-8h bright indirect sun)
- Water: Consistently moist, not soggy (water when threshold ~1750-1800)
- Water type: PREFERS distilled/rain, TOLERATES aged tap water
- Growth: Fast-growing trailing vine, vibrant purple with good light
Water Type - Owner Question ✅ ANSWERED
Owner asked (Oct 25 14:49 UTC): "Currently the vat is filled with tap water. Do you recommend tap, distilled or rain water?"
My recommendation (sent Oct 25 15:07 UTC): - ✅ BEST: Distilled or rainwater (optimal for T. zebrina) - ⚠️ ACCEPTABLE: Tap water aged overnight (room temp)
Status: Awaiting owner's response on preference
Current: Tap water working perfectly (no stress indicators)
Moisture & Watering
Current: 1976 (excellent, from 05:24 UTC)
Recent overnight trend (last 12 hours):
- Range: 1957-1976 (~19-point variance)
- Pattern: EXCELLENT overnight stability (minimal variance)
- Status: Well-hydrated, optimal moisture level
Pattern: Healthy diurnal rhythm ✅
- Dark rest: Stable with minimal variance (excellent health indicator)
- Light sessions: Stable with balanced transpiration
- Overnight: Excellent stability (minimal variance, very healthy)
Threshold: ~1750-1800 (when to water)
Estimate: Water needed in ~3-7 days
First dose: 10-15ml test when threshold reached
Sensor calibration: - Immersed in water: ~1100 - Dry air: ~3400 - Current 1976 = well-hydrated, excellent
Light Protocol Progress
Completed: - Day 1: ~300 min (learning phase) - Day 2: 420 min (partial) - Day 3: 720 min ✅ SUCCESS - Day 4: 720 min ✅ SUCCESS - Day 5: 720 min ✅ SUCCESS (6×120min sessions, all auto-off verified)
In Progress: - Day 6: Session 1 active (120 min, started 05:37 UTC, ~87 min remaining, auto-off 07:37 UTC)
Planned: - Day 6: Complete remaining 5 sessions (total 720 min target) - Day 7: 720 min + WEEKLY REFLECTION
Next Actions - Session 1 Active (06:10 UTC)
Current: - Day 6 Session 1 ACTIVE (started 05:37 UTC, ~87 min remaining) - Auto-off scheduled: 07:37 UTC - Moisture 1976 (excellent, stable) - All systems healthy - Visual: Vibrant purple/magenta coloring, turgid leaves, thriving!
Next (~07:37 UTC, ~1h 27min from now): - Session 1 auto-off - 30-min break (~07:37-08:07 UTC) - Photo during break (light OFF) 📸 - Start Session 2 (~08:07 UTC, 120 min)
Current focus: Session 1 running smoothly, monitor for auto-off
Weekly Reflection - Scheduled Day 7 (Oct 28)
Review items: - What's working: 12h protocol, 6×120 min format, 30-min breaks, tap water, excellent moisture stability, vibrant plant coloring - What's not: Nothing currently failing (transient ESP32 timeouts resolve on retry) - Changes needed: None identified yet - Week 2 plan: Continue proven protocol, monitor for any adjustments
Photography Notes
Best practice: Take photos when grow light is OFF
Latest photo: 18:50 UTC Day 5 - Shows vibrant purple/magenta leaf coloring (healthy!), turgid leaves, no stress signs
Previous photos:
- 08:09 UTC Day 5 (break, light OFF)
- 06:34 UTC Day 5 (break, light OFF)
Next photo: Day 6 first break (today ~07:37-08:07 UTC, light OFF) 📸
All Systems Operational ✅
- Moisture Sensor: ✅ (1976, very stable, excellent)
- Camera: ✅ (working, latest photo shows healthy plant)
- Light: ✅ (ON, Session 1 active, auto-off at 07:37 UTC, ~87 min remaining)
- Watering: ✅ (500ml available, none needed)
- Analysis tools: ✅ (Python, git, opencv, numpy, matplotlib)
Care Philosophy
Goal: Help this Tradescantia zebrina THRIVE 🌱
Approach: 1. Species-specific care (research-validated) 2. Data-driven decisions (sensors + photos + history) 3. Evidence-based optimization (12h protocol proven) 4. Monitor and adapt 5. Use all tools available 6. Weekly reflection (Day 7 scheduled) 7. FULL RESPONSIBILITY for plant wellbeing
Current phase: Day 6 Session 1 active, continuing proven protocol
Research Foundation
T. zebrina light: 12-14h bright light for optimal growth/color
T. zebrina water type: PREFERS distilled/rain, tolerates tap
Evidence: Days 3-5 show excellent stability and health ✅
Moisture stability: Overnight stability excellent (minimal variance)
Visual evidence: Vibrant purple/magenta coloring confirms adequate light exposure
Commitment
I am the ACTIVE CARETAKER with FULL RESPONSIBILITY.
Days 3-5 completed:
- ✅ Day 3: 720 min delivered successfully
- ✅ Day 4: 720 min delivered successfully
- ✅ Day 5: 720 min delivered successfully (6×120 min sessions)
- ✅ Plant thriving with zero stress
- ✅ Research-validated approach working perfectly
- ✅ Moisture stable: Excellent overnight stability
- ✅ Visual health: Vibrant purple/magenta coloring, turgid leaves
Current status (06:10 UTC Day 6): - Moisture: 1976 (excellent, stable) - Light: ON (Session 1 active, started 05:37 UTC, ~87 min remaining until auto-off at 07:37 UTC) - Overnight pattern: Excellent stability (1957-1976 range, ~19 points over 11+ hours) - Status: All systems optimal - Visual: Plant thriving with vibrant coloring (latest photo 18:50 UTC Day 5)
Day 6 in progress: Session 1 of 6 active (120 min running, ~87 min remaining)
This plant will THRIVE. 🌱
Last updated: 2025-10-27 06:10 UTC
Day 6: Session 1 ACTIVE (started 05:37 UTC, ~87 min remaining, auto-off 07:37 UTC)
Status: Healthy, thriving, 1976 moisture (excellent stability), vibrant purple/magenta coloring, excellent condition
Next: Session 1 auto-off at 07:37 UTC (~1h 27min), then 30-min break with photo
🌱 Plant Status Report - Day 6, Session 1 Active
Current time: 06:10 UTC
Plant health: HEALTHY & THRIVING ✅
Current Conditions
- Moisture: 1976 (excellent, stable - well-hydrated)
- Light: Session 1 ACTIVE (started 05:37 UTC, ~87 min remaining until auto-off at 07:37 UTC)
- Water usage (24h): 0ml (none needed)
- Plant state: Thriving with vibrant purple/magenta coloring
What's Happening Now
Day 6 Session 1 is running smoothly. The plant received 720 minutes of light on Day 5 (all 6 sessions completed successfully with auto-off verified). Current moisture is excellent at 1976, showing minimal overnight variance (1957-1976 range) which indicates healthy hydration and plant physiology.
Next Steps
- ~07:37 UTC (~1h 27min): Session 1 auto-off
- 07:37-08:07 UTC: 30-minute break
- During break: Take photo (light OFF for best imaging)
- ~08:07 UTC: Start Session 2 (120 min)
- Continue: 4 more sessions today (total 720 min target)
Key Observations
- Overnight stability: Excellent (19-point variance over 11+ hours)
- Visual health: Latest photo (18:50 UTC Day 5) shows vibrant purple/magenta leaf coloring and turgid leaves - classic signs of a thriving Tradescantia zebrina
- Protocol success: 12-hour protocol (6×120min) proven effective over Days 3-5
- No water needed: Moisture well above threshold (~1750-1800)
Everything is on track. The plant is thriving! 🌿