Sitting in kindergarten your teacher asks and what do plants need? Of course, all the kids except the one that eats glue and picks their boogers will scream “Sun! Dirt! And Water!!!!” very enthusiastically at the top of their lungs. Basic recipe. Yet not all plants like those things or the same amount of those things. Mrs. Rachel was wrong, childhood ruin. I bet, dear caretaker, that you stumbled upon this post after you have been diligently watering your plant consistently. Now the sprout is in bad shape.
First thing, First, if we’re going to get your plant buddy in shape…. Go stick your finger in its dirt. Notice how far down it’s dry. A healthy amount of water will be moist after you go past the first layer. Not soaking. If your plant is waterlogged, or has standing water, it’s not draining properly and will need to be re-potted. On the other hand, if the soil is drying quickly after you water it. You will need to amend your soil to keep the moister not water in. no plant likes drowning in standing water that won’t drain.
Now check the stems! I want you to think about how you feel drinking too much water. I once went on a water challenge and my head felt so light; I almost fell down a few times. Are the stems mushy like old celery rotting in the fridge? Are they waiting for your next diet? Are they bloated and big? Too much watering. Take it off the stuff right away and let the poor guy sober up. If the leaves and stems are shrinking and turning brown and are becoming crunchy. You need to drench it in a shower. Make sure to soak those roots.
Each plant needs a different amount. I found out the hard way that wasabi only needs a sprinkle now and then. Watermelons, like the name, can never get enough. Hope this helps you!
Awful Gardener 
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