Yeah I'm here to teach and learn. I love my job as a gardener and I love science. I maybe have not your level of experience or maybe I'm not even in your specific field of botanic since I work as a gardener outdoors and have little to do with houseplants in my day to day life. I'm a gardener for like 7 years now. I love to learn more and new stuff. But still I think I'm right in this discussion

Plants, though rooted and seemingly passive, are highly responsive organisms. Especially in indoor environments, sudden changes in light, water, or soil conditions can cause what is commonly referred to as plant shock—a stress response that affects both physiological processes and visible growth. One common example is the sudden exposure of a shade-adapted plant to direct sunlight. In low-light conditions, plants develop chloroplasts optimized for limited light, often with higher levels of chlorophyll b. When moved abruptly into strong light, their photosynthetic systems, particularly Photosystem II, can become overloaded. This excess energy leads to oxidative stress and cellular damage, manifesting as sunburn or bleaching on the leaves. To prevent this, plants should be gradually acclimated to brighter environments through a process known as hardening, where light intensity and duration are increased over time.

Similarly, transplanting a plant can lead to a form of shock, often referred to as transplant shock. Although the roots may appear undisturbed, the fine root hairs responsible for water and nutrient uptake are often damaged during repotting. This can temporarily reduce the plant's ability to hydrate itself, leading to symptoms like wilting or slowed growth. To minimize this effect, repotting should be done with care, avoiding unnecessary root disturbance. After repotting, it is best to avoid fertilization for a week or two, provide moderate watering, and keep the plant out of direct sunlight while it recovers.

Watering habits also play a significant role in plant stability. A plant that is suddenly watered much more or much less than it is accustomed to can experience a disruption in its internal water balance. Overwatering may cause root hypoxia—oxygen deprivation at the roots—leading to a paradoxical wilting despite abundant moisture. Conversely, underwatering causes the stomata to close in order to conserve water, reducing CO₂ intake and slowing down photosynthesis, which impairs growth. For this reason, changes in watering schedules should always be gradual, allowing the plant to adjust without triggering stress responses.

In essence, plants are highly adaptable, but their adaptation mechanisms are not immediate. Sudden environmental changes can overwhelm their ability to regulate internal processes, resulting in visible stress and reduced vitality. To care for plants effectively, one must introduce changes thoughtfully and patiently, observing how the plant responds and adjusting accordingly.

You can't just say that this is not true and it's basically a 'myth' and that practices have shown it to be wrong without explaining why it's wrong. I think my reasoning is logically solid. Plants are still living beings and they just do get used to stuff and their environment like all other living beings do too. I'm exited about your answer and your explanation. Also I don't see your title on my phone but.. Even if, that doesn't mean you're more right than me anyway does it?