I was joking about a hex on a plant and it happened! What does that mean, if anything?

Question

I jokingly said I was going to put a hex on a plant, an old neighbor and I were having a contest growing one, and two days later his plant started dying.

Answer 1

never underestimate the power of the mind

Answer 2

careful what you say. it might just come true. now you have the responsibility to undo the damage you caused.  remember the law of threefold

Answer 3

Words are very powerful as you can clearly see. So be very careful what you say or speak.

Answer 4

Now that you've started the slow agony of death in this plant you need to go over and perform a mercy killing.