i have a plant of my very own. i bought it in june, and it is still alive! the only other plant i ever had (a minerature yellow rosebush from my mommy), i killed. or actually, i guess my roomate killed it cause she...i dont know. i didnt pay much attention. she was supposed to water it and stuff. but this new plant, this beautiful example of what a houseplant should be... i have watered it once in almost 5 months. its a lithop, a cute little alien-like succulent, that LIKES to not be paid any attention. in fact, the best thing you can do for them is to leave them alone.