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 some smaller varieties, so you can plant a few more pots, but if you want beautiful plants that don't need frequent care, then it is best to choose some relatively sturdy medium-sized plants; even if they are not cared for for one or two months, they can still maintain good growth.

First type: Dracaena marginata 'Colorama' (five-color dragon tree)

Dracaena marginata 'Colorama' is a tropical foliage plant. It has very charming leaves that droop slightly, with variegated patterns on the leaves, and its ornamental value is very good.

Caring for Dracaena marginata 'Colorama' is also very simple. It likes a warm and humid environment all year round, and the growing soil must have good drainage. You can use peat soil mixed with perlite, so the soil will have appropriate moisture retention, and it does not need frequent watering to keep the plant alive.

Second type: Hoya

Hoya is a succulent plant. It is suitable for growing on a balcony with scattered light; it does not need overly abundant sunlight and is afraid of intense sun exposure. During care, avoid frequent watering. It likes to remain in a warm, cool and slightly dry environment all year round. The care location should remain ventilated and bright. In addition, pay attention to setting up a support for it so it can climb upward.

Third type: Jade plant

The jade plant is a common succulent plant. It likes a warm and dry environment all year round and is especially afraid of frequent watering. The care location can remain brightly lit or have more light. In winter, if the temperature is too low, it needs to be moved indoors. It is also a plant that does not need frequent care and is especially drought-tolerant.

Fourth type: Snake plant

The snake plant is an extremely drought-tolerant and shade-tolerant succulent-type plant. You can place it in a dark indoor place or on a balcony with appropriate light. It does not need frequent watering. For the soil used to grow snake plants, choose loose, well-draining sandy soil and mix 2 to 3 parts river sand into the soil.

The snake plant is afraid of cold. If the winter temperature is too low, it is prone to frost damage. When the temperature is around 10 degrees, it should be moved indoors.

Fifth type: Aloe

Aloe is an extremely drought-tolerant succulent plant and is especially afraid of watering. During excessive care, the soil needs to be kept dry. You must wait until the soil is completely dry before watering. In winter, when the temperature is too low, watering should even be stopped. The care environment can provide appropriate light.

Sixth type: Crown of thorns

Crown of thorns is an especially drought-tolerant tropical flowering plant. It has extremely strong environmental adaptability and likes loose, well-draining sandy soil. During care, frequent watering must be avoided. It likes a warm and dry environment all year round, and the growing environment should have more than 6 hours of direct light so it can bloom all year round. In winter, avoid freezing; if the temperature is too low, the leaves will fall, and in severe cases it can cause root and stem rot.

Seventh type: Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea is a tropical and subtropical flowering plant with a certain climbing ability. It can be grown into a very brilliant potted plant on the balcony. It likes a warm and dry environment all year round. If grown in a location with more than 8 hours of direct light each day, it can maintain a year-round blooming state. In winter, the temperature should be kept above 5 degrees to avoid frost damage.