The same mistake comes up almost every time: overwatering.

Most people associate "care" with water. So they water constantly — and their flowers die faster than if they'd done nothing.

The rule I give every beginner:

Touch the soil before you water. Stick your finger an inch deep. Moist? Skip it. Dry? Water thoroughly and let it drain. That single habit change saves more plants than anything else.

A few other common mistakes:

🌱 Wrong light — Most flowering plants need 6+ hours of direct sun. "Near a window" usually isn't enough unless it's south-facing.

🪴 No drainage — Beautiful pots without holes = root rot. Always drainage.

🌡️ Temperature swings — Windowsills in winter can drop 20°F overnight. That silent stress kills plants slowly.

Once you understand what your plants are telling you, it becomes genuinely enjoyable. Happy growing 🌸