10 Awesome Houseplants That Can Survive With Little Or No Water

I guess everyone would agree with me when I say plants add beauty to our surroundings. There’s something about them that relaxes the eyes and mind whenever we see them. So yes, plants are highly recommended for all of us who just wants to feel a little closer to nature.

It is, however, a fact that most plants require some level of work to maintain. Now this is where things can get a little difficult, especially for busy individuals who may, at times, fail to water their plants everyday which may eventually lead to wilting.

Well fortunately, there are many domestic plants out there that can survive with little or no water at all.

If you are the forgetful type, you might want to get one or several of these plants instead:

#1. Aloe

Aloe is a survivor and so by nature, it needs very moderate watering. In the summer, you can water it at least once a week. During colder months, a monthly shower will be enough.

#2. Zamioculcas

Watering Zanzibar Gem could be done at least once every 7 – or 8 – days. Just wait until the ground is completely dry before giving it water. Besides, too much water can wilt the leaves and rot the roots. During fall and winter, watering can be done once or twice a month.

#3. Spurge

This attractive plant is better off when it’s dry than when it is too wet so make sure the soil is dry before pouring some water again. Water moderately during spring and summer then do it much lesser during winter and fall.

#4. Epipremnum

This one requires watering at least once every 4 or 5 days during spring and summer. When winter comes, this can survive with a once a week shower.

#5. Beaucarnea recurvata

Too busy or simply too forgetful? This plant can bear with you since it only needs a single watering every 20 to 30 days.

#6. Kalanchoe

This fantastic plant’s leaves naturally accumulate moisture and so if you’re out on a vacation or business trips, it should survive on its own. Watering this excessively can actually do more harm than good so wait for the soil to be a bit dry before giving this a shower.

#7. Podocarpus

As with most plants in the list, this small evergreen coniferous tree doesn’t need too much attention. Moderate watering is enough during summer and in winter, it requires lesser than that.

#8. Sansevieria trifasciata

When you have this plant, remember that excessive water will lead to rotting so don’t overdo it. On the other hand, leaving it waterless for days will do just fine. Wait for the ground to be completely dry before watering it again.

#9. Crassula

During warmer months, this plant can survive and thrive if you water it at least once or twice a week. Before watering it, check out the soil as it shouldn’t be too dry or too moist.

#10. Chinese evergreen

Last but definitely not the least on the list is this plant which can tolerate low to medium light. As far as watering goes, you’ll only need to shower this whenever the soil is totally dry.