You underwater your plants.

I think it’s clear by now that plants need to be watered according to their own needs. But here’s another thing: Some of us forget to water them at all. Well, the longer they grow without water in the soil, the harder it will be to bring them back to life.

The most common symptoms of underwatering are graded, wrinkled, and yellowing leaves that are super brittle. In the worst-case scenario, the plant sheds all its leaves and fruits and dies. However, if you water it manually, the best thing is to set a routine so you won’t neglect it.

Whether we’re talking about weekends or holidays, first thing in the morning, or right before going to bed, as long as you don’t forget to water them, it’s fine. If you’re an extremely busy person, make sure you put a reminder on your cell phone. Whatever you decide, make sure that your plants won’t face regular drought stress.

Here’s how to revive the plant:

• If you want to recover the plant that lost all its leaves, water it abundantly. The best way to do that is to submerge the planter pot in a bucket filled with plenty of water until there aren’t any bubbles anymore. Your plant will grow some reserves, and you will be back on time. These reserves will set new buds, but make sure you don’t let them go under the same stress again.
• In some cases, automating the watering systems is the best option. You will avoid all the fuss that comes with watering the garden.
• As for container gardeners, you can use self-watering planters. Also, you can try hydrogel crystals in raised beds and pots to increase the water-retaining capacity of the soil.