Six flowers that suit beginners: the less you water them, the more they flourish, and they easily grow into decades-old specimens

Many flower lovers both love flowers and fear growing them, often killing them with too much watering. In fact, not that many flowers love water; many plants and flowers will not die even without water for a month, and slightly drier potting soil is actually better for growth. Perfect for beginner flower lovers, let's take a look!

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They flourish even without watering

- Aloe -

Aloe is a plant that combines food, medicinal, cosmetic and ornamental uses, and its leaf flesh contains a large amount of gel, making it useful in many ways. Aloe is especially drought-tolerant; its stems and leaves contain a large amount of water, so it can still grow well in environments with very little water. When watering, let the soil dry out completely before soaking it thoroughly, meaning water only once the potting soil is dry; basically watering once every 10 days to half a month is enough.

But note that aloe likes light but cannot be exposed to harsh sun, especially the summer sun, which will turn the leaves gray and gradually dry them out.

Aloe is very easygoing and low-maintenance; as long as the growing environment is not too harsh, occasional watering will let it grow into an old specimen.

Aloe 'Buyecheng' variegated old specimen

- Snake Plant -

Snake plant is very shade-tolerant and can be placed in various spots at home. Not only do its leaves have tiger-tail patterns, it is also especially good for the air, able to absorb harmful components in the air and even release oxygen at night; many flower lovers grow it in bedrooms or bathrooms and other places, and its ornamental value is also very high.

Keeping a snake plant at home also carries the feng shui meaning of attracting wealth and gathering treasure; placed on a balcony, the snake plant can boost vitality and dissolve negative energy, increasing the home's wealth energy, making it a very good feng shui plant.

Snake plant likes environments with good light, but it is also very shade-tolerant. However, long periods without light will make the leaves dull; light can make the leaves more glossy, and the yellow edges of the golden-edged snake plant also become brighter.

Snake plant is drought-tolerant, and its root system is not well developed, so water accumulation easily causes root rot. Watering should follow the principle of letting the soil dry out completely before soaking it thoroughly; during spring when new shoots grow, a little more water is fine, but in other seasons wait until the potting soil is dry and then water along the edge of the pot, so that water does not pour into the leaf cluster and cause rot.

A well-cared-for snake plant can also bloom; generally a snake plant of 4-5 years has the conditions to bloom, but many flower lovers may only see their snake plant bloom after more than ten years, or it may never bloom at all, and both are perfectly normal.

- Jade Plant -

The jade plant can be said to be one of the earliest succulents to enter the country; its leaves are thick and plump, as smooth and lustrous as jade, and its trunk is vigorous and rustic, very beautiful.

The jade plant is very drought-tolerant; sometimes it will be fine without water for 1 month, but it greatly fears water accumulation. Once soaked, the roots may rot, then the branches become soft and the leaves quickly drop off. Flower lovers with the conditions can simply grow the jade plant outdoors, watering it occasionally, and it may live even better than with dedicated care.

Propagating the jade plant is very simple; a single leaf or a branch inserted into soil can grow into a new jade plant, very easily.

The jade plant can also bloom; many flower lovers may never have seen it. One type has small white flowers, another has small red flowers, and a tree full of flowers is especially beautiful!

- Graptopetalum paraguayense -

Graptopetalum paraguayense is called the jewel flower, and decades-old specimens can often be seen on street-side balconies and old house roofs, basically getting by on just rainwater. Graptopetalum paraguayense is a succulent of the Crassulaceae family, genus Graptopetalum; it basically has no pests or diseases, and its heat and cold tolerance is much better than that of ordinary succulents.

For home cultivation, during the plum rain season do not let it be rained on for long periods, otherwise it easily drops leaves, turns to mush and rots at the roots. In addition, in summer it does not need shading, but the premise is that the plant has always been growing in sunlight; if it is suddenly moved from indoors to outdoors, it will also get sunburned. With sufficient light, Graptopetalum paraguayense will turn red.

- Desert Rose -

The desert rose is relatively short, but its root stem is very thick and fleshy, appearing rustic and vigorous, making it suitable for bonsai. Moreover, the desert rose blooms abundantly; keep one pot at home and you can basically enjoy flowers in all four seasons.

The desert rose is very drought-tolerant; the growing soil should be a medium with very good drainage, mixed with a small amount of bone meal organic fertilizer. Growing the desert rose requires sufficient sunlight, and even in midsummer it does not need shading, but it must have good ventilation, avoiding a stuffy, hot and humid environment so as to prevent the fleshy stem from rotting. Watering should be done by letting the soil dry out completely before soaking it thoroughly, and absolutely do not water too much!

- Gymnocalycium baldianum -

Gymnocalycium baldianum is a type of cactus, with a dignified spherical shape and beautiful flowers. Compared with ordinary cacti, Gymnocalycium baldianum is absolutely a blooming machine; round after round of flowers will definitely change your understanding of cacti. Many flower lovers ask how to make their cactus bloom, and perhaps the best answer is: just buy another Gymnocalycium baldianum!

Gymnocalycium baldianum is relatively simple to care for, with very few pests and diseases, making it very suitable for ordinary home cultivation. It should be kept in a place with sufficient sunlight; if there is insufficient light, it will bloom much less, the ball body will become leggy, and the flower buds will be difficult to open. Gymnocalycium baldianum is very drought-tolerant; generally, water only when the soil is dry, and when watering, soak it thoroughly. Wait until the soil is dry before watering again, and usually pay attention to more ventilation.

You would never guess these flowers have such low care requirements

And they can still bloom so beautifully

I love them so much

If you like them too, then grow a pot

They are suitable for both beginners and experts

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