We asked experts about the most difficult houseplants to kill
Both plant experts point to too much water as the main cause of plant death.
Both Sabharwal and Sterling cite overwatering as the most common mistake people make that kills houseplants.
As protection against too much water, Sabharwal recommends pots with drainage, especially if you are a new plant parent. “Excess water often becomes clogged at the bottom of pots without drainage, and this can cause plant roots to rot. With drainage holes, water your plants generously each time until the water begins to drip from the bottom. Allow the plant to absorb what is in the flow tank and throw away the rest after a few hours.”
Sterling praises EasyPlant’s signature self-watering pot system as a natural solution. “Customers don’t have to worry about too much water.” In addition, Sterling points out the bad habit people have of starving plants of light.
“Many people think that low light means their plant will thrive and continue to grow even if it only gets an hour or two of light per day.” She explains, “In reality, most tropical houseplants can adapt to less than ideal natural lighting conditions, but they still need a consistent light source.”
