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title: "Dear Husband....I love you so much for watering my plants while I…"
description: "Dear Husband....I love you so much for watering my plants while I have been so busy. I love that you are stepping up and helping me without me asking. However,…"
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author: "Mysti M"
published: "2026-09-07T15:00:00.452751Z"
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# Dear Husband....I love you so much for watering my plants while I…

_Posted by Mysti M on 2026-09-07_

Dear Husband....I love you so much for watering my plants while I have been so busy. I love that you are stepping up and helping me without me asking.

However, you are killing my plants. Some are so water logged that I almost have to repot them in dry soil. I have thrown away 2. And watering some with tap water is killing them. Also, I have them in certain spots for reasons. I get that you don't know, but please put them back where you found them.  
Also, I have insecticidal soap for a reason. If you aren't sure, just ask.. because now my thrips have moved from the initial quarantine to other plants.

In the end, this is all my fault but wow....my poor collection!

## 5 comments

### Hayley commented on 2026-09-07

You can give him access to your plant tasks as a caregiver. Maybe add notes about specific plants needing certain water types?

#### Mysti M replied on 2026-09-07

He already has access. He just doesn't get the subtle stuff. Like I put this plant to the side on this shelf for a reason. Or not leaving standing water. He really is trying.

### Donna S commented on 2026-09-07

Went through this recently when I had a neighbor take care of all my potted patio plants while I was gone for a week in 100° temps. I was very clear that I was more worried about overwatering than underwater, but even though I thought she knew a lot about plants already, she severely overwatered. Most of them had drainage thank goodness, but the few that didn’t were just sitting in water when I got back and I lost a few. But I tried to look at the bright side. It would’ve been a lot worse if she hadn’t tended to them at all.🪴🪏🌵❤️

### Brie commented on 2026-09-07

Sweet man right there!! I’m sorry to hear about your collection. Sounds like he needs extremely detailed plant care instructions 😅 praying for your plants’ recovery!

### Planta member commented on 2026-09-08

My partner and I can’t even talk about my plants. He overwatered once (I didn’t need help) and I was pissed and then he did it again! Both times without asking!!! 😡

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