If you have ever bought a plant with good intentions and buried it three weeks later, this one is for you.
The number one killer
It is not neglect. It is overwatering. Most houseplants would rather be forgotten for a week than drowned every day out of love.
Pick plants that forgive you
- Pothos: nearly impossible to kill
- Snake plant: thrives on being ignored
- ZZ plant: survives office lighting and your questionable memory
A simple rule
Stick a finger into the soil. If it is dry two knuckles down, water it. If it is still damp, walk away and live your life.