Green plants are perfect for a hands-off approach - the less you fuss over them, the more vigorously they grow.

For beginners at growing flowers, the most common reason for killing plants is over-caring for them. The more carefully you tend to them, the worse they grow, wilting at the drop of a hat. Sometimes leaving them alone actually makes them thrive even more. Today we'll introduce several types of flowers that are suited to a hands-off approach.

1. Moss rose (Portulaca grandiflora)

Moss rose, also called "can't-die," has extremely tenacious vitality. In rural hometowns, you can find them on walls and in cracks between stones. They have very strong drought tolerance - even going a month without water is no big problem. Watering too frequently actually makes them prone to root rot.

Moss rose loves light very much, and only with sufficient light can it bloom. It closes in the morning and evening and on cloudy days, and opens at noon when the light is sufficient, which is why it's also called "noon flower." It is extremely tolerant of poor soil and has low requirements for soil. For potted plants, you just need to ensure the potting soil is loose and breathable.

2. Spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum)

Almost every household keeps a few pots of spider plant. It's also very easy to grow and readily fills its pot to bursting - as long as you want, you can have countless pots of spider plants. Although spider plant likes light, it is also fairly shade-tolerant, so too much or too little light is no problem.

Spider plant's roots are thick and fleshy, with strong drought tolerance and water-storage capacity. It doesn't need frequent watering - even going ten days to half a month without water is no big problem. Moreover, the small plantlets that grow from the tips of its trailing stems can simply be snapped off and stuck into soil to take root.

3. Snake plant (Sansevieria)

Snake plant has extremely tenacious vitality and excellent air-purifying ability, making it very suitable for indoor growing. It can also absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen at night, so it is also quite suitable for placement in the bedroom. Snake plant likes a warm, humid environment and can grow well even in summer's high temperature and high humidity.

4. Mint

Mint has low requirements for its environment. It just needs sufficient water and light, and it will easily fill its pot to bursting. Mint is best grown on a south-facing balcony. Water it well to ensure sufficient moisture. Mint grows fastest in summer. Mint is a plant that grows more luxuriantly the more you prune it - a few snips with the scissors give excellent results.