If the only thing stopping you from growing a couple of indoor plants is the thought of having to water them frequently, get those specimens that survive well in difficult conditions. An expert from the Zen channel “Exotica – an encyclopedia of house plants” presented the top 7 indoor “survivalists”, for which even a couple of weeks without watering is not a big deal.
No. 1: Sansevieria (“mother-in-law’s tongue”)
This stylish plant is a great option for beginners. It is unpretentious – it tolerates rare watering and dry air, feels equally good in the light, in the shade, in the cold, in the heat.
No. 2: Zamioculcas (“dollar tree”)
A plant with dense shiny leaves accumulates moisture in tubers and roots. If you forgot to water it, no problem – it will survive. But Zamioculcas does not like direct sunlight. “Dollar Tree” lives up to its name – it looks stylish and neat, fits perfectly into a modern interior.
#3: Cactus
A good option for busy people – overwatering is much more dangerous for cacti than underwatering. It is better to keep the plant on a sunny windowsill and in a compact pot. There are a variety of types of cacti, which differ in shape, color, and spines.
#4: Aloe
It is in its powerful leaves that aloe accumulates moisture, so it can go without watering for a long time. The plant is beautiful, neat and at the same time useful – the juice from it is used both in medicine and in cosmetology.
#5: Haworthia
A compact and beautiful succulent with small, dense leaves is ideal for a one-room or studio apartment. Prefers well-lit places, but does not need direct sunlight. Well suited for beginners and tolerates infrequent watering.
No. 6: Crassula
The plant accumulates moisture in the round, fleshy leaves and feels good even with the most simple care. Prefers bright places and is a long-liver.
#7: Echeveria
This decorative succulent looks like a real rock rose. It tolerates infrequent watering and low humidity and prefers to be in lighted places. It stores moisture in the leaves, so forgetfulness of the owner of the echeveria is not a problem.
