ANALYZING… FILE TYLE: Community Memo PERIOD: Colony Era TOPIC: Bonsai Care Instructions SUMMARY: Darius, New Cascadia's agricultural AI, provides instructions for a community morale initiative involving free distribution of shrink-wrapped bonsai to every eligible colonist's hab unit. =================================================================== Welcome to the Horticultural Morale Initiative, courtesy of Darius and your friendly botany team. Please refer to the following Care FAQ to get the most from your new green companion. "Is this really a bonsai tree?" This specimen is not a true bonsai and does not require traditional bonsai techniques from Earth. It is a native Tau Ceti species that has been genetically modified for easier care. "How do I take care of it?" Light, water, and love. Unwrap the packaging from your bonsai tree and place it in a location that receives several hours of sunlight per day. Maintain moderate humidity and temperature, water every 10 days, and do not replace the formulated soil medium. "Will it ever grow big?" No, not even if transplanted to a larger container. In addition to being modified for easier care, this species has been modified for dwarfism. It will never exceed 0.9m in height. "Why was this community initiative selected over other options?" We work hard to maintain scientific and safety standards in our research buildings, greenhouses, and agricultural production facilities. But greenery is also beautiful, and it's worth celebrating our community achievements: We came to Tau Ceti and successfully engineered native plants to thrive in our homes. "It's pretty, but is it used for anything?" Yes! Brewing mature leaves creates a tea with temporary improvements to alertness, like caffeinated beverages from Earth. We encourage participants to try it out and report results to Gabriel and the community medical team. =================================================================== TYPE: TEXT [X]; AUDIO [ ]