How not to kill your plants in 3 easy steps Water Learn Observe Choosing a house plant is not that different from making sure you go home with the correct pet. You have to be compatible with your new plant. Are you a lover or more of the benign neglect type? Some people just really want to care for the plant all the time. That can translate into problems for some plants but not others. The more leave-it alone types will kill certain water needing plants in a few days others ... continue reading...