7-Day New Plant Survival Checklist

What you get

• Fillable plant card (name, light, pot, pets)
• Seven short daily checklists with a clear goal each day
• First-week don’ts and when to get local help
• A watering rule you can reuse for the next plant

Educational plant care only. Not a substitute for local horticultural advice.

The seven days (preview)

1. Day 1

   Settle, don’t “fix”

   Reduce shock. Leave the nursery pot, soft light, empty the saucer, no fertilizer.

2. Day 2

   Light map

   Match a real midday spot, rotate 90°, wipe a few leaves — don’t force a dark corner.

3. Day 3

   Watering baseline

   Finger-test moisture; water only when dry at 1–2″ and the pot feels light.

4. Day 4

   Health scan

   Five-minute check for pests, mushy stems, sticky leaves, and crispy tips.

5. Day 5

   Environment tweak

   Avoid vents and drafts; optional humidity help — still no week-one fertilizer.

6. Day 6

   Root & pot check

   Emergency repot only if swampy or rotting; otherwise plan a calm repot later.

7. Day 7

   System lock-in

   Write one watering rule, set a weekly check, photograph a baseline.