For beginners: Plants that need little water


Watering is one of those details that's hard to grasp when you're a beginner in this wonderful world of plants. There are those who get anxious and overwater, but there is no shortage of forgetful people who never remember when to water their plants.


The result is always the same: "sacrificed" plants and frustrated people who feel that they will never be able to have a healthy (or alive) plant. With this in mind, we have created this list of plants that need little water. They will be the allies of your beginnings.

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amount of water a plant requires is determined by where it is and the climatic conditions, but even more so by its species, which will have developed certain characteristics to ensure its survival in extreme environments. From this perspective, we will find plants that withstand a lot of sun and heat, as they come from arid environments such as deserts.


Within this group are succulents and cacti, which have evolved to store water in their fleshy leaves, which are also small and pointed to decrease water loss. But xerophytic plants aren't the only option when you're looking for plants and trees that need little water. There are tropical plants that come from humid environments, but face prolonged dry spells and have learned to survive without water.


All of the plants featured on this list are easy to care for, do not require frequent watering, and prefer very well-draining soils. In fact, with this type of plant (and with almost all of them) it is better to forget to water them than to water them excessively, as this causes waterlogging of the roots that leads to root rot, killing the plant.


It is much easier to recover a dry plant than one that has been overwatered.

The 4 Plants You Can Forget Watering

Wild Aloe


This houseplant is very hardy, to the point of being able to withstand extreme environmental conditions (including an owner who forgets that the watering can exists). It can be located in the shade, or under the sun. And as for watering, it is better to wait for the substrate to dry, although it can withstand long periods without water.


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Bird of Paradise
€66.00
Decorative and resistant
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Pachira
€80.00
Purifying and resistant
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Kentia Palm


The Kentia palm or kentia palm is a versatile plant that adapts to outdoor or indoor living. The kentia plant will grow as much as the environment where it is planted allows, so it is a decorative piece that gives height to the decoration. The simple care of kentia makes it perfect for forgetful people.


If you're wondering how to take care of a kentia, it's very simple: it should be placed in the shade or semi-shade, especially if they are very young. The substrate must be rich in organic matter and with good drainage, as the kentia plant does not tolerate excess water. It should be watered no more than once a week in summer and once or twice a month in winter.


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Kentia Palm
€71.00
Tropical and purifying
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Monstera Deliciosa
€47.00 €42.00
Adapts to any environment
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Corn Plant or Brazil Trunk


So popular that it has many names, the dracaena fragrans is known as corn plant, it is a plant that works indoors and outdoors. It is distinguished by being a long trunk, ending in two or more stems with green, leafy leaves. Its care is very simple, as it requires very spaced watering and a normal substrate.


This plant is considered one of the low-water plants capable of purifying the air, as it eliminates small amounts of toxins such as formaldehyde, xylene and toluene.


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Dracaena Fragrans
€75.00
Easy to care for and purifying
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Bonsai Ficus retusa (6 yea...
€54.00
A hardy bonsai
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Jade Plant


Popular, easy to care for, and easy to propagate, the jade plant is one of the most popular succulents worldwide. Jade is said to be a good luck plant, attracting wealth and prosperity to the home in which it is grown. The best part? It is almost indestructible, can go for long periods without watering itself and is also part of the group of plants that purify the air.


Remember that like all succulents it should have a loose substrate, with good drainage, to avoid rot. Always remove excess water from the bottom plate of the pot after watering. In terms of light conditions, it tolerates semi-shade conditions better. As a fun fact, jade plants have anti-inflammatory and bactericidal properties.


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Carassula ovata
€33.00
Die hard and beautiful
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Bonsai Zanthoxylum Piperit...
€74.00
A bonsai that blooms and bears fruit
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About the author
Ame Rodríguez

Dedicated to creating an army of cacti, succulents, poodles and cats to help me conquer the world. In the little free time I have left, I play, write and dance.

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