Do you have a "Black" Thumb?

As opposed to a "Green" one. Some would say I do *cough* Mike *cough* but I just say that I lack real experience. My mom can grow almost anything. My Grandpa (her dad) can grow anything that ever contained chlorophyl, even if it was only ingested. What are some indicators that your plants should plan to get headstones as soon as you've bought them?

• When you follow the instructions on the plant, does it still die?
• Did you read the instructions?
• Did you follow the instructions?

If the second and the third apply to you, you're not a "Black" Thumb. You're just likely male. If the first sounds like you, Hey, it happens. Try again and treat the instructions as general guidelines and suggestions. The plant itself tends to tell you what it needs.