Overview Tab - Plant Status at a Glance

🎯 What You'll Learn

• Care status cards - Water, fertilizer, light, health at a glance
• Basic information - Species, location, physical traits
• Recent activity - Timeline of last 10 actions
• Quick navigation - Access other tabs efficiently

⚡ Quick Start

Check plant health in 30 seconds:

1. Open plant from dashboard (click card)
2. Overview tab opens by default
3. Scan status cards - Green = good, Red = needs attention
4. Check recent activity - See what's happened lately

Result: Instant understanding of plant's current state!

📚 Complete Guide

Accessing Plant Details

Opening the Detail Page

Method 1: From Dashboard

• Click any plant card in Grid, List, or Compact view
• Opens Overview tab by default

Method 2: From Search Results

• Search for plant name
• Click result → Opens detail page

Method 3: From Notifications

• Tap reminder notification
• Opens directly to relevant tab (e.g., Reminders tab for watering reminder)

Method 4: Direct Link/Bookmark

• Bookmark favorite plants
• Share plant URL with plant-sitter
• Quick access without searching

Page Header

Located at the top of every plant detail page.

Featured Photo

Large Plant Image:

• Shows primary photo (set in Photos tab)
• Click to view full-size
• Swipe left/right to see all photos (mobile)
• Camera icon (overlay) → Add new photo instantly

Photo Actions:

• 📸 Take Photo (mobile) - Capture now
• 📁 Upload (desktop) - From files
• 🔄 Change Primary - Select different featured photo
• 🗑️ Delete - Remove photo

Essential Information

Displayed prominently under/beside photo:

Plant Name (Large, bold):

• Example: "Big Bertha"
• Click to edit

Nickname (If set):

• Smaller text under name
• Example: "The Diva"

Species (Scientific + Common):

• Example: "Monstera Deliciosa (Swiss Cheese Plant)"
• Links to species care guide (if available)

Health Status Badge:

• 🟢 Healthy - No issues detected
• 🟡 Fair - Stable but could improve
• 🟠 Needs Care - Active problems
• 🔴 Sick - Serious issues

Quick Action Bar

Located: Top-right corner (desktop) or bottom sheet (mobile)

Available Actions:

1. ✏️ Edit Plant - Modify information
2. 💧 Water Now - Log watering
3. 🧪 Fertilize - Log fertilization
4. 📝 Add Diary Entry - Quick note
5. 🔗 Share - Share with others
6. ⋯ More → Delete, Archive, etc.

Care Status Section

Four status cards showing current care state.

Watering Status Card

Displays:

• 💧 Last Watered: "2 days ago" (Oct 22, 2025)
• 📅 Next Watering: "In 5 days" (Oct 29, 2025)
• 🔔 Reminder Status: Active / Paused / None

Status Indicators:

• 🟢 Not Due Yet - More than 1 day remaining
• 🟡 Due Today - Water today
• 🟠 Due Yesterday - 1 day overdue
• 🔴 Overdue - 2+ days overdue

Quick Actions:

• Water Now button → Marks as watered, resets schedule
• Snooze → Postpone 1-3 days
• Edit Schedule → Change watering frequency

Fertilization Status Card

Displays:

• 🧪 Last Fertilized: "3 weeks ago" (Oct 3, 2025)
• 📅 Next Fertilization: "In 1 week" (Oct 31, 2025)
• 🏷️ Fertilizer Type: "All-purpose liquid 10-10-10" (if specified)

Status Indicators:

• Same color coding as watering
• Less urgent than watering (longer intervals)

Quick Actions:

• Fertilize Now → Logs fertilization
• Skip This Month → Postpone (e.g., winter dormancy)
• Edit Schedule → Change frequency

Sunlight Status Card

Displays:

• ☀️ Light Requirement: "Bright Indirect Light"
• 📍 Current Location: "East Kitchen Window"
• ⏱️ Daily Light Hours: "6-8 hours" (if tracked)
• ✅ Assessment: "Suitable" or ⚠️ "May need adjustment"

Location Assessment:

• 🟢 Perfect Match - Location meets requirements exactly
• 🟡 Acceptable - Workable but not ideal
• 🟠 Suboptimal - Consider relocating
• 🔴 Inadequate - Move plant soon

Quick Actions:

• Relocate → Change location
• Learn More → See light requirements in Care Info tab
• Adjust Requirements → Update if misidentified

Health Overview Card

Displays:

• 🏥 Current Health: Badge (Healthy, Fair, Needs Care, Sick)
• 📈 Recent Trend: Improving ↗, Stable →, Declining ↘
• 🐛 Active Issues: "Spider mites detected" (if any)
• 🩺 Last Checkup: "5 days ago" (last inspection)

Active Issues List:

• Shows up to 3 most recent problems
• Example: "Yellowing leaves", "Pest treatment ongoing"
• Click to view full health history in Diary tab

Quick Actions:

• Update Health → Change status
• Plant Doctor → AI diagnosis
• View History → See health timeline

Basic Information Section

Comprehensive plant details in organized cards.

Plant Identity Card

Species Information:

• Scientific Name: "Ficus Lyrata"
• Common Names: "Fiddle Leaf Fig", "Banjo Fig"
• Family: "Moraceae" (if known)
• Origin: "West Africa" (if known)

Acquisition Details:

• Acquired On: "June 15, 2024"
• Source: "Purchased", "Propagation", "Gift", etc.
• Plant Age: "4 months with you" (calculated)
• Original Condition: "Healthy, 30cm tall" (if noted)

Physical Characteristics Card

Current Measurements (Latest from Growth Tracking):

• Height: "45 cm" (last measured Oct 20, 2025)
• Width: "35 cm" (spread/diameter)
• Leaf Count: "12 leaves"
• Pot Size: "20 cm diameter" (if tracked)
• Soil Type: "Well-draining potting mix" (if specified)

Growth Since Acquisition:

• Height Gained: "+15 cm" (33% growth)
• New Leaves: "+4 leaves"
• Growth Rate: "~3.75 cm/month"

Quick Actions:

• Add Measurement → Record new growth
• View Charts → See growth over time (Growth tab)

Care Preferences Card

Current Care Settings:

• 💧 Watering: Every 7 days
• ☀️ Light: Bright indirect light
• 🌡️ Temperature: 18-24°C (64-75°F)
• 💨 Humidity: Medium (40-60%)
• 🧪 Fertilizing: Monthly (spring/summer)

Care Difficulty:

• 🟢 Beginner-Friendly
• 🟡 Moderate Care
• 🔴 High Maintenance
• (Auto-calculated based on settings)

Quick Actions:

• Adjust Settings → Edit care requirements
• See Full Guide → Care Info tab
• Compare with Species Default → Check if settings match species norms

Recent Activity Timeline

Last 10 activities in chronological order (newest first).

Activity Types Shown

Care Activities:

• 💧 Watered
• 🧪 Fertilized
• ✂️ Pruned
• 🪴 Repotted
• 📍 Relocated
• 🧹 Cleaned

Health Events:

• 🐛 Pest found
• 💊 Treatment applied
• 🏥 Doctor consultation
• 💪 Recovery noted

Growth Milestones:

• 🌿 New leaf
• 📏 Measurement recorded
• 🎉 Milestone achieved

System Events:

• ✏️ Information edited
• 📸 Photo added
• 🔔 Reminder created

Activity Display Format

Each Entry Shows:

Icon → Activity type (visual indicator)

Title → "Watered", "Added new photo", "Pruned dead leaves"

Timestamp → "2 days ago" (absolute: Oct 22, 2025 3:45 PM)

Details (Expandable):

• Notes added during activity
• Photos attached
• Measurements recorded
• Changes made

Example Entry:

💧 Watered
2 days ago (Oct 22, 2025 3:45 PM)
"Soil was very dry, watered thoroughly until drainage"
[Photo of soil moisture]

Timeline Features

Filtering:

• Show only care activities
• Show only health events
• Show only growth records
• Show all (default)

Expansion:

• View Full Timeline → Opens Diary tab with complete history
• Load More → Shows next 10 activities (if more than 10 total)

Quick Actions from Timeline:

• Click activity → Jump to related tab (e.g., click "Measurement" → Growth tab)
• Edit activity → Modify notes or delete
• Repeat action → "Water again", "Add similar entry"

Tab Navigation

Switch between plant detail sections.

Available Tabs

Located below header, horizontally scrollable on mobile:

1. Overview ⭐ (Current)
2. Care Info - Comprehensive care guide
3. Growth - Charts and measurements
4. Diary - Full activity journal
5. Reminders - Care task management
6. Photos - Image gallery

Active Tab Indicator:

• Underlined or highlighted
• Content area updates instantly

💡 Tips & Tricks

Daily Quick Check

30-Second Routine:

1. Open Overview tab
2. Scan status cards for red/orange indicators
3. Check "Next Watering" countdown
4. Done! You know what needs attention

Use as Dashboard

Bookmark High-Maintenance Plants:

• Save URL of needy plants
• Quick access without searching
• Daily check-in takes seconds

Timeline as Memory Aid

Forgot when you last watered?

• Scroll Recent Activity
• Find last watering event
• See exact date and notes

Health Trend Tracking

Monitor improvement:

• Week 1: Health = "Needs Care" ↘ Declining
• Week 2: Health = "Needs Care" → Stable
• Week 3: Health = "Fair" ↗ Improving
• Week 4: Health = "Healthy" ↗ Improving

Pattern recognition: Timeline shows if treatments are working!

Mobile vs Desktop

Mobile: Swipe between tabs (horizontal swipe)
Desktop: Click tabs or use keyboard shortcuts (1-6 for each tab)

❓ Common Questions

Q: Why does my watering status show red even though I watered today?

A: You need to mark it as watered using the "Water Now" button. Simply watering physically doesn't update PlantKeeper automatically (it's not magic! 😊).

Fix: Click "Water Now" on the Watering Status card.

Q: Can I customize which status cards appear on the Overview tab?

A: Not currently. All four cards (Water, Fertilizer, Light, Health) are always shown. However, if a care type isn't set (e.g., no fertilization schedule), that card will show "Not Scheduled" and be greyed out.

Q: What's the difference between Overview and Care Info tabs?

A:

• Overview = Current status ("What's happening now?")
• Care Info = Reference guide ("How should I care for this plant?")

Use Overview for daily checks, Care Info when you need detailed instructions.

Q: How far back does Recent Activity go?

A: Overview shows last 10 activities. For complete history, switch to the Diary tab (unlimited timeline).

Q: Can I edit past activities shown in Recent Activity?

A: Yes! Click the activity entry → Click "Edit" → Modify notes, photos, or delete. Changes reflect immediately.

🔗 Related Topics

Essential Reading

• Care Info Tab - Detailed care instructions
• Diary Tab - Complete activity timeline

Daily Workflows

• Quick Actions - Water, fertilize from dashboard
• Plant Views - Navigate to plants efficiently

Monitoring Features

• Growth Tab - Track measurements over time
• Reminders Tab - Manage care schedules

Last Updated: October 24, 2025
Document Version: 2.0 (Modular Structure)