There’s a few variables that affect the happiness of plant. Most of them are to do with the dirt, not the plant itself. Think of it like you’re nurturing the soil, and the plant will either thrive or die on it’s own depending on if the soil is within it’s ideal ranges. You can fuck up 1 or maybe 2 of these, but any more and it will just die. There’s websites that list the ideal ranges for every plant
Soil acidity. Ph meter is good for this. Over time the soil may change ph
Soil Nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen, etc). You can also get measurement tools for this. Over time the soil will lose nutrition
Soil composition: clay vs sandy (water retention vs drainage). This usually doesn’t change
Soil moisture (Watering frequency). This one is your direct responsibility and easiest lever. Be mindful of rainfall if outdoors
Soil temperature. Usually directly related to:
Sunlight (intensity and also duration). Positioning matters here. Also most plants usually benefit from a 20% to 60% shade depending on how harsh your sun is. There’s a reason why grass grows better under the trampoline, the plants are usually cooking
There’s a few variables that affect the happiness of plant. Most of them are to do with the dirt, not the plant itself. Think of it like you’re nurturing the soil, and the plant will either thrive or die on it’s own depending on if the soil is within it’s ideal ranges. You can fuck up 1 or maybe 2 of these, but any more and it will just die. There’s websites that list the ideal ranges for every plant
I don’t understand why anyone wants a plant in a pot that they have to care for daily, rather than an ecosystem in the yard that cares for itself.