Seven drought-tolerant and beautiful plants for balcony pots that don't need frequent care

If you want to grow some small flowers and plants on the balcony, of course you should choose smaller varieties, so you can plant several pots. But if you want beautiful plants that don't need frequent care, it's best to choose some relatively robust medium-sized plants, which can maintain good growth even if left unattended for one or two months.

First type: Dragon tree (Dracaena marginata)

The dragon tree is a tropical foliage plant with very charming leaves. The leaves droop slightly and have variegated patterns, making it a great ornamental plant.

Caring for the dragon tree is also very simple. It likes warm and humid environments year-round. The growing soil needs good drainage. You can use peat moss mixed with perlite, so the soil will have appropriate moisture retention, and you don't need to water frequently to keep the plant alive.

Second type: Hoya

Hoya is a succulent plant. It is suitable for growing on a balcony with scattered light, and does not need overly abundant sunlight. It is afraid of direct sun exposure. During care, avoid frequent watering. It likes to maintain a warm, cool and slightly dry environment year-round. The growing location should be well-ventilated and have good light. Also, pay attention to setting up a trellis for it to climb and grow upward.

Third type: Jade plant (Crassula ovata)

The jade plant is a common succulent. It likes warm and dry environments year-round and is especially afraid of frequent watering. The growing location can be bright or have plenty of light. In winter, if the temperature is too low, it needs to be moved indoors. It is also a plant that doesn't need frequent care and is especially drought-tolerant.

Fourth type: Snake plant (Sansevieria)

The snake plant is an extremely drought-tolerant and shade-tolerant succulent plant. You can place it in a dark indoor spot or on a balcony with appropriate light. It doesn't need frequent watering. For the soil, choose loose, well-draining sandy soil mixed with 2-3 parts river sand.

The snake plant is afraid of cold. If the temperature is too low in winter, it is prone to frost damage. When the temperature is around ten degrees, it should be moved indoors.

Fifth type: Aloe

Aloe is an extremely drought-tolerant succulent plant. It is especially afraid of watering. During care, keep the soil dry. You must wait until the soil is completely dry before watering. In winter, when the temperature is too low, you may even stop watering. The growing environment can provide appropriate light.

Sixth type: Crown of thorns (Euphorbia milii)

Crown of thorns is an extremely drought-tolerant tropical flowering plant with strong environmental adaptability. It likes loose, well-draining sandy soil. During care, be sure to avoid frequent watering. It likes warm and dry environments year-round. The growing environment should have more than 6 hours of direct light to maintain year-round blooming. In winter, avoid freezing. If the temperature is too low, the leaves will drop, and in severe cases, the roots and stems will rot.

Seventh type: Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea is a tropical and subtropical flowering plant with some climbing ability. It can be grown into a very brilliant potted plant on the balcony. It likes warm and dry environments year-round. If grown in a location with more than 8 hours of direct light per day, it can maintain year-round blooming. In winter, the temperature should be kept above five degrees to avoid frost damage.