These flowers die faster the more diligently you water them; easy to grow for 10 years, yet they fear an over-eager gardener

Lazy flower care, diligent fish care - these 3 flowers are the best illustration of that. Drought-tolerant and easy to grow, the more you water them the more likely they are to die. Normally they need almost no attention at all, and with simple care, growing them for ten years is no problem at all. A lazy person's favorite.

1. Pencil cactus

The pencil cactus, also known as the green milk bush (Euphorbia tirucalli), has bare, leafless branches with only tiny bits of foliage, because it is extremely drought-tolerant and its leaves have "retired," giving it such a distinctive look. One glance at its shape and you know it is extremely easy to grow.

The pencil cactus likes to grow in a warm environment, is not afraid of the sun, and has excellent drought tolerance. Normally it should not be watered too much; especially in summer, once the temperature rises above 30°C, the amount of water must be strictly controlled. The key points of care are: water less, give it more light.

2. Aloe

Aloe needs no introduction - evergreen all year round, easy to grow and drought-tolerant. It is a very popular indoor potted plant, the gel inside its leaves can be used to heal wounds, and a few varieties are even edible.

Aloe is basically the type that needs no care at all; watering it once a month occasionally is no problem. On the contrary, some flower lovers manage to kill their aloe, possibly because they watered it too diligently and drowned it. If you want your aloe to grow faster, it is best to keep it outdoors - it loves plenty of sunlight.

3. Desert rose

The desert rose is a flowering plant. When the desert rose blooms, its flowers are extremely showy, and it is called a miracle of the desert. Its appearance also closely resembles the azalea, so it is also known as the false azalea - very beautiful.

The desert rose is native to Africa, so it is very tolerant of intense heat and drought. It generally likes to grow in places with relatively high temperatures and plenty of sunlight. It is not tolerant of shade, so the desert rose must not be placed somewhere it cannot get sunlight, otherwise it will easily wither and die.