10 kinds of flowers that grow better the more you neglect them after 2 months without water

Money Tree: water once a month, no root rot for 3 years

The money tree has a weak root system, with almost no thick roots. The slightest water accumulation in the pot will make them rot and turn black. And you can't tell right after the roots start rotting - once you notice, it's almost dead!

Watering tips

1. Money trees are drought-tolerant, so watering once every 1~2 months is fine. A little dryness is no problem, but never let water accumulate. You can stick a bamboo skewer into the pot and water only when the surface of the skewer turns white and dry.

2. When the weather is dry, you can mist the leaves more often.

3. To avoid water accumulation, don't use a pot that is too large or too deep. You can put some clay pebbles or crushed brick at the bottom of the pot and mix some sand into the soil layer, and then root rot will basically not happen.

Snake Plant: water once every 2 months, leaves plump and glossy green

The snake plant is a desert plant, extremely drought-tolerant. Too much water makes the leaves turn pale and the patterns fade in mild cases, and rots the roots and leaves in severe cases.

Watering tips

1. Control watering - once every 1~2 months is enough. When you are not sure whether the soil is dry or wet, you can tap the side of the pot with your hand; a crisp sound means the soil is dry, so you can water, and water thoroughly when you do.

2. You can insert a straw into the pot and fill a few columns with sand. This increases air and water permeability, prevents root rot, and also prevents the soil from compacting.

Kalanchoe: the more you restrict water, the more it blooms

Kalanchoe is a fleshy succulent plant with a high water content in its tissues and very low water needs. It is very drought-tolerant. Too much water easily causes black rot - rotting roots in mild cases, and rotting roots, stems and leaves all at once in severe cases.

Watering tips

1. Water kalanchoe according to the principle of "better dry than wet": wait until the soil is completely dry each time, then water thoroughly.

2. Summer and early autumn are high-risk seasons for kalanchoe, when black rot strikes easily. Water just 1~2 times a month, and increase ventilation after watering.

Aloe: shoots up even after months of neglect

Aloe has a very strong drought resistance; aloe taken out of the soil can even sit dry for months without dying! Poor soil drainage or accumulated rainwater easily causes the leaves to shrivel and the roots and stems to rot.

Watering tips

1. Aloe leaves store water well, so watering 1~2 times a month is enough.

2. Be careful not to water into the leaf core, otherwise sun exposure easily burns and rots it. Increase ventilation after watering.

Geranium: water once every half month, buds keep popping out

The geranium is native to southern Africa and fears excess moisture most of all. Soil that stays wet for a long time easily leads to leggy branches and leaves, soft rot of the stems, and failure to bloom!

Watering tips

Water according to "dry-wet alternation", and strictly control water in summer, avoiding rain exposure. The turn of summer and autumn is a high-risk period, so watch out for the "autumn tiger" heat; water once every 1~2 weeks, and after watering put the plant on a windowsill with good ventilation.

Cactus: the less you water, the more pups it produces

The cactus is by nature a desert plant that likes hot, dry environments and is very drought-tolerant. Watering too much or too often will cause the body to rot!

Watering tips

1. In the hot summer season, the cactus is in its peak growing period, so you can water twice a month. The rest of the time, give it plenty of sun - the more sun, the more likely it is to fill the pot.

2. After autumn begins, watering once every 1~2 months is enough. In winter you can even water once every 2~3 months - it is not afraid of dryness!

Christmas Cactus: water once every ten days to half a month, and root rot is hard to get

The Christmas cactus belongs to the cactus family and has strong drought tolerance. It dislikes high heat and high humidity, especially in summer, when too much water causes root rot!

Watering tips

1. During the summer dormancy period, strictly control water - watering once a month is enough, and you can mist often. After autumn begins, gradually increase watering frequency to once every 7~10 days.

2. From September to October, the Christmas cactus starts forming buds, so mist often. You can add a little monopotassium phosphate to the spray bottle and mist the leaves, which helps it bloom.

Desert Rose: the thirstier it gets, the thicker it grows

The desert rose has a very large fleshy root with strong water storage and drought tolerance, and it dislikes excess moisture. It easily catches soft rot; water accumulation, rain exposure, and hot, stuffy, poorly ventilated conditions can all cause the root system to rot!

Watering tips

1. Water according to "dry thoroughly, then water thoroughly". You can water based on how dry or wet the potting soil is - insert a bamboo skewer, and water only when the skewer is completely dry, then increase ventilation after watering.

2. You can also judge the watering time by the state of the root and stem: water when the belly wrinkles and the leaves go soft. Give it a drink only when it is thirsty, and it will immediately plump back up!

Crown of Thorns: water once a week, blooms like crazy

Crown of Thorns habits

Spiny plants are generally fairly drought-tolerant. The Crown of Thorns is native to Africa and tolerates drought and poor soil, but fears waterlogging; soil that is too damp and stuffy easily causes root rot!

Watering tips

Water according to "dry-wet alternation". In summer and during "autumn tiger" hot weather, water once every 7~10 days. Once the weather cools, the Crown of Thorns grows faster, so you can water once every 5 days.

Jade Plant: water once every 2 months, leaves extremely thick

The jade plant has thick branches and leaves with a high water content and is drought-tolerant; too much water easily rots the roots and leaves!

Watering tips

During the summer dormancy period, watering once every 1~2 months is enough. After autumn begins, you can water about once every 10 days; adding a few granules of compound fertilizer to the water can speed up growth!