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I honestly think I have a black thumb. My houseplants always seem to die!! Aside from watering them often I have no idea what else to do. Any suggestions? Are there any products out there that can help me? lol

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Do you check to see if they need watering before you water them? I always poke my finger in the soil and see what it feels like. If it feels dry then I give it a little drink. After you water you should wait 10 min and dump out any excess water so that your plant is not sitting in water.


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Also in addition to the finger test I'll feel the weight of the pot, if it's light I'll water it, too heavy, I'll leave it for a bit.
Your problem could also be a myriad of things like too hot or too cold, too much light, too little light, etc.


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