A plant dug up from the hillside and potted can go three months without water and still live just fine.

The improvement in our quality of life means we no longer have to worry every day about not having enough to eat or warm clothes to wear, the way we used to. Once the basics of food, clothing, shelter and transport are taken care of, everyone starts to care about spiritual enrichment. Whenever I see a friend showing off their plants on Moments, I get itchy fingers and always want to grow something at home.

Plants like pothos, Monstera deliciosa and the money tree are generally common household potted plants. If you like them, you can try growing some at home. If you don't, Huahua suggests you go to a nearby hillside or the suburbs and dig up a plant or two to grow yourself.

The plant Huahua wants to introduce to you today can be found on hillsides, and it grows everywhere! The name of this plant is a bit mystical, actually. Its scientific name is: Selaginella tamariscina, the resurrection plant. You're probably not familiar with that name, but once you see it you'll know exactly what it is!

It doesn't matter if you don't know the scientific name, though, because its nickname is "the nine-deaths resurrection herb," and friends who often read wuxia novels should be more than familiar with it! Back in the day, Emperor Qin Shi Huang even ordered people to search for it, saying it could extend your lifespan!

This plant doesn't just have a special name; it's a bit special in itself. Don't be fooled by how it looks, because its drought resistance is extremely strong! When it's dry, it activates its own protection system and rolls its entire leaves into a ball to make sure it doesn't waste too much water. Once there's enough moisture, say when it rains, it opens its leaves back up. Pretty clever, isn't it?

Selaginella tamariscina, the resurrection plant, stays evergreen all year round, so its ornamental value is quite good too. Some people call it a weed, but placed on a balcony it makes quite a different kind of scenery! Friends interested in the resurrection plant can take a look in the fields of the suburbs, dig one up and bring it home, where it fits in perfectly!

As we said earlier, when it encounters dry conditions it rolls up its leaves to protect itself, so the resurrection plant is actually pretty easy to keep. Many friends are often busy at work with no time to care for their plants, and if they occasionally forget once or twice, the resurrection plant can still handle it on its own.

Although the resurrection plant is an evergreen, its leaves actually look a bit different from those of other plants. Many people ask what this plant is called the first time they see it, and if a friend at home doesn't know, you can introduce them to it too.

Growing plants may be a small thing, but many friends still want their plants to be different from everyone else's, so does this plant Huahua introduced today meet your requirements? Friends who are interested can give it a try!