Rena Cao ¹ and Tyler Boulom ², ¹ USA, ² California State Polytechnic University, USA

Houseplants have long held cultural and personal significance, first gaining popularity among the Victorian middle class as symbols of morality and status. Today, over half of American households own at least one houseplant, yet many struggle to keep them alive'on average, households have killed seven plants, with nearly half of plant owners expressing concern about their plant's survival. Despite this, houseplants of er numerous benefits, from improving air quality and acoustics to enhancing mental health, productivity, and social interaction. EcoMonitor addresses the common challenges of plant care, particularly the issue of overwatering, by using AI and soil moisture sensors to assess plant health and alert users through a color-coded LED system. This system provides timely, intuitive reminders that adapt to environmental conditions, unlike generic care guides. By keeping the user actively engaged in care tasks, EcoMonitor promotes both plant health and personal satisfaction. Experimental testing validated the accuracy of the AI classification for dif erent watering conditions and evaluated the ef ectiveness of LED feedback, showing strong potential for reducing plant mortality while preserving the rewarding experience of plant care.

Plant Care, AI Monitoring, Overwatering Prevention, Smart Gardening