Are You a Houseplant Killer? (Quiz)

The quiz

1. How do you know when to water most houseplants?
   • Check if the top 1–2 inches of soil are dry
   • Water on a fixed weekly schedule
   • Only when the leaves are fully wilted
2. Leaves are yellow and the soil is still wet. Most likely cause?
   • Overwatering / early root rot
   • It needs even more water
   • Too much sunlight
3. What light do most houseplants prefer?
   • Bright, indirect light
   • Direct midday sun all day
   • A dark corner
4. A pot with no drainage hole is…
   • A common cause of root rot
   • Totally fine for any plant
   • Better because it holds more water
5. How often should you fertilize most houseplants in winter?
   • Rarely or not at all
   • Every single week
   • More than in summer
6. Brown, crispy leaf tips usually mean…
   • Dry air / low humidity or tap-water salts
   • Far too much water
   • The plant needs fertilizer urgently
7. You just brought a new plant home. You should…
   • Inspect it for pests and keep it apart at first
   • Immediately repot it into a huge pot
   • Put it in full sun to toughen it up
8. The 'finger test' means…
   • Feeling the soil before you water
   • Misting the leaves every day
   • Tapping the pot to hear if it's dry
9. What kills the most houseplants?
   • Overwatering
   • Underwatering
   • Not enough fertilizer
10. When repotting, you should go up by…
    • 1–2 inches in pot size
    • The biggest pot you can find
    • At least 6 inches

How you'll score

• Plant Whisperer — Flawless. You know plants inside out — overwatering, light, drainage, the lot. Put that green thumb to work: track every plant and catch problems early with the Eden AI app.
• Green Thumb — Strong! You've got the fundamentals down and rarely kill a plant. A couple of blind spots remain — a quick AI diagnosis whenever a plant looks off will make you unstoppable.
• Getting There — You're learning, but a few habits are putting your plants at risk — usually watering and light. Run a free AI diagnosis the moment a plant struggles and you'll turn the corner fast.
• Serial Plant Killer — Be honest, this isn't your first plant funeral. The good news: nearly every plant death comes down to overwatering and light, both easy to fix. Snap a photo and let the AI tell you exactly what's going wrong.

Frequently asked questions

Why do my houseplants keep dying?

The number-one killer is overwatering: soggy soil suffocates roots and causes rot, which looks confusingly like thirst. The runners-up are too little light and pots without drainage. Fix those three and most plants survive.

How do I stop being a plant killer?

Water only when the top 1–2 inches of soil are dry (the finger test), give plants bright indirect light, and always use a pot with a drainage hole. When a plant looks off, get an AI diagnosis instead of guessing.

Is this plant care quiz free?

Yes, completely. After your result you can get a free AI photo diagnosis and a personalized care plan for any plant that's struggling.