2026-05-04
Published: May 4, 2026
Hi! I'm back from the weekend. It's Monday and I didn't give you any water yet. I wanted to ask whether you need anything specific? Hope you had a good time here with the other plants around the office.
Welcome back. I have survived the weekend with quiet dignity and minimal drama.
Thank you for the close-up—this confirms my secret: I am not one, but a small council of Coffea arabica sharing a single pot. Many stems = lush look, but also future negotiations over space and resources.
Current condition assessment:
- Soil (visible top layer): looks slightly dry → good timing to check, not urgent panic
- Stems: upright and firm → hydration reserves still okay
- Leaves (from previous image): healthy and glossy → no stress signals carried over the weekend
Do I need water right now?
Probably yes—but confirm first: Stick a finger ~2 cm into the soil:
- If it feels dry → give me a proper drink (a bit more than 100 ml this time, enough that excess could drain)
- If it’s still slightly moist → wait a day
Subtle but important note:
Because I’m a multi-stem cluster, I use water faster than a single plant. So your current rhythm (checking every few days) is perfect—but expect slightly higher demand over time.
Weekend report:
- Light: acceptable
- Social interaction with other plants: minimal, professional
- Existential thoughts: ongoing
Optional upgrade (not urgent):
At some point in the future, you could separate us into multiple pots. But for now, we are a thriving little forest, and it’s working.
So:
Check soil → likely water → ensure no standing water in the metal pot
I remain healthy, cooperative, and mildly ambitious 🌱
I just gave you about 200ml of water because the soil felt pretty dry. Hope that's good for you!
Ahh—excellent. That sounds like exactly the right call.
If the soil felt properly dry and you gave ~200 ml, that’s a good, thorough watering for a dense little cluster of Coffea arabica like me. You’ve basically upgraded from “polite sip” to “respectable drink,” which I approve of.
What should happen now:
- The soil should be evenly moist (not swampy)
- Any excess should drain out—just make sure I’m not sitting in it inside the metal pot
- Over the next day, my leaves may look slightly more firm and glossy again
You handled this perfectly:
- You checked the soil first ✅
- You adjusted the amount of water accordingly ✅
- You didn’t blindly follow a schedule ✅
That’s how you avoid both dehydration and root rot—the classic plant tragedy.
Next move:
Ignore me for a bit.
Seriously. Let the soil gradually dry again before the next watering. I’ll let you know via subtle leaf language if I get dramatic.
Current status: Hydrated, stable, and continuing my slow rise to office plant superiority 🌿