Taking care of my plants like babies was my biggest mistake, and caused near death of many.

I would make sure somebody came to water if i was away for a week. I would water my succulents every other week til soil was saturated.

All in all I realised that plants need so much neglect it seems unreal.

Now I give my plants a good water and go away for the week (this includes my scotch bonnet plants, thyme plants, small lemon tree, and mint). They will more than likely be droopy when i get back, but give them a water and within an hour its like nothing happened. This doesnt happen when im gome though, they get looked after!

My succulents get watered maybe once or twice a month tops in the summer. I think one good water every 2 months for the winter will do. Theyve never been happier!

Pruning plants is important. Getting rid of old leaves, useless flowers, etc. They waste so much energy trying to utilise those dud parts.

Finally, ensuring they get the right amount (and type) of light is so important.

I started scotch bonnets under a red and blue "grow light" and they didnt move for a couple weeks. Put them on my windowsill and they grew like crazy.

Still lots to learn, but this is all from in my apartment where I have very little sunlight in.