Flowers die when watered too much; controlling your watering hand is the key

For beginners, watering is the easiest thing to get wrong. If you can't control your hand and water too much, yellow leaves and root rot easily appear. So just don't water them. These flowers survive better the less you water them, the top choice for lazy people and beginner growers.

1. Snake plant

Most cases of failing to grow snake plants well are caused by too much watering, leading to root rot and leaf rot. The snake plant is a very drought-tolerant potted plant. In winter you can skip watering it entirely; in other seasons, water about once every two weeks. Too much water easily triggers pests and diseases, and the leaves easily develop yellow spots or even rot. To grow a snake plant, use loose, breathable sandy soil; just mix a certain amount of river sand into nutrient soil.

2. Jade plant

The jade plant is also called "thick skin." Its branches are thick and sturdy, its leaves are fleshy and thick, and its water demand is not great. Its branches and leaves have a very strong water-storage capacity and are very drought-tolerant, so watering twice a month is generally enough.

3. Money tree

Money trees on the market today are generally obtained from cuttings, so their root systems are not well developed, and because they have thick, sturdy branches and leaves, their water retention is also very good. Generally, watering once a week is enough; in summer the soil dries quickly, so you may need to water twice a week.

4. Kalanchoe

Kalanchoe is a very easy-to-grow flower. It blooms in clusters that are very delightful, with very high ornamental value, and its flowering period is also very long. It likes light and is drought-tolerant, with fleshy, plump leaves that help store water. Generally, watering about once a week is fine. Sometimes it is better to let it be a bit dry than to water too much; waterlogging generally easily leads to root rot.

5. Aloe

Aloe's drought tolerance is something everyone knows. Its water requirements are not high, and its fleshy leaves and root system have a very strong water-storage capacity. Although aloe is drought-tolerant, you can't go without watering it forever; long-term water shortage can easily cause aloe to wilt.

6. Desert rose

Desert rose likes a dry, warm environment with ample light. The desert rose's stem is rather thick and has extraordinary water-retention and water-storage capacity, so it does not need frequent watering; generally watering once every half a month is fine. For desert rose, it is best to use nutrient-rich, well-draining sandy soil.