Grow These 8 Potted Flowers at Home and They'll Thrive Even If You Forget to Water

If you want to grow some potted flowers in the office or at home that don't need frequent care, then this article can help you. They have very low light requirements, can adapt to bright indoor environments, and have excellent drought tolerance. It doesn't matter if you often forget to water them. These are all plants very suitable for lazy people or beginners to care for.

1. Aloe

Aloe is a very drought-tolerant succulent that can be grown on a windowsill with appropriate sunlight or in a bright indoor environment. During care, be sure to avoid frequent watering. During the growing process, you can wait until the potting soil is completely dry before watering. Many friends kill their aloe because they give it too much water. Also, be careful not to pour water on the leaves when watering. Another key point is to keep it warm, with a minimum care temperature above 5°C.

2. Kalanchoe

Kalanchoe is a succulent with excellent ornamental value. It also has a certain degree of drought tolerance. Its leaves and stems are full of water. During care, avoid frequent watering, and do not pour water on the leaves. The care location can provide appropriate light.

3. Snake Plant

Snake plant is a foliage plant particularly suitable for growing indoors. During care, be sure to avoid frequent watering. They like warm and dry environments. During care, just water thoroughly after the potting soil dries out. During the growing season, you can give a diluted fertilizer once each in spring and summer. In winter, the minimum care temperature should be kept above 5°C to avoid frost damage.

4. Dragon Tree (Dracaena marginata 'Tricolor')

Dragon tree is a tropical foliage plant that likes a warm and humid environment year-round. It can be placed in a bright, well-ventilated living room, avoiding excessive shading. During the growing season, it generally only needs a thorough watering once every half month or more. You can mist it regularly to maintain a certain level of air humidity and avoid excessively dry air.

5. Cactus

There are very many varieties of cactus. Many varieties with few or soft spines are suitable for indoor care. Cacti are very drought-tolerant. Their stems and leaves are full of water. They don't need frequent watering, and they don't need frequent grooming during care.

When growing cacti indoors, you only need bright light and a small amount of water. The container should have good drainage. In winter, be careful to avoid frost damage.

6. Pencil Tree (Euphorbia tirucalli)

The pencil tree is also a succulent plant. It grows many branches and has almost no leaves. In autumn and winter, under conditions of large temperature differences and sufficient light, it easily changes color, and its branches turn red, making it look especially beautiful and fresh. During care, also avoid frequent watering. The growing soil should be loose, well-draining sandy soil. In summer, avoid excessive exposure to the sun.

7. Ponytail Palm

The ponytail palm is also a very sun-tolerant plant. When grown outdoors, it can be exposed to full sun all year round without any problem. Grown indoors, it is also a shade-tolerant green plant, suitable for pot cultivation, with relatively high ornamental value. The ponytail palm has a swollen caudex that contains water. It can survive several months without watering. During care, just avoid frequent watering and keep the soil slightly dry.

8. Jade Plant

The jade plant likes a warm, bright environment, plenty of scattered light, and well-draining sandy soil. 3 to 5 hours of light per day is best. Water as little as possible, especially in winter. Do not water until the soil is completely dry. Except in winter, you can add a diluted liquid fertilizer once a month in the other seasons.