Welcome to the greenhouse! Your mission is to create a "smart" assistant that can give perfect watering advice for different types of plants. You'll write a function that acts as the brain of this assistant.

The Rules of Botany (and Function Logic):

1. The Safety Rule - If the soil is already damp (is_soil_damp is True), you should never water the plant, regardless of any other condition.

2. Succulents ("Succulent") - These desert plants are sensitive to overwatering. Do not water them if they have been watered in the last 12 days.

3. Tropicals ("Tropical") - These plants love moisture. Water them if it has been more than 3 days since their last watering.

4. All Other Plants ("Default") - For any other plant type, follow a general rule: water them if it has been more than 7 days since their last watering.

5. Error Handling - if plant_type is not one of the types you handle, return respective message.

6. Borderline Cases - If it's the last day of a period, recommend to check at the next day.

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