you’re free to forget to water these plants all you want.
Skip the guilt of forgetting to water by growing these drought-resistant indoor plants that dont need water very frequently.
So go ahead and enjoy their green good looks without the stress ofkeeping them watered.
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Snake plants tolerate low to bright light and grow up to four feet tall.
Aloe grows slowly, like most succulents, but it will reach three feet tall and wide with patience.
The tiny leaves easily drop off;pot them up to start new plantsif you want.
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With the proper care, burros tail may eventually reach a couple of feet long.
Theyadd a touch of the tropicsto any room.
The leathery, dark green fronds on a mature plant will stretch up to three feet long.
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Sago palms likewell-drained soil, so while forgetting to water this plant won’t kill it, overwatering will.
It’s also super easy tostart new plants from cuttings.
One of the easiestindoor plants that dont need water, it thrives on minimal care.
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Because of its unique spikes and striped coloring, its a favorite formodern decor.
If youve struggled to keep plants alive, thishearty houseplanttolerates low light, low humidity, and infrequent watering.
It has broad, dark green leaves, and some varieties have variegated foliage.
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Cast iron plants are also popular in outdoor gardens with temperatures above freezing.
They tend to grow about two feet tall and wide.
In the winter, this durable plant can go for weeks without water.
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It tends to stay on the small side but may reach three feet tall in the right conditions.
This drought-resistant houseplant is happiest in bright light, but itll also tolerate low-light areas of your home.
AllZZ plant varietiesare slow growers, but they eventually grow three feet tall and wide.
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Itssilvery leaveshave a soft, furry texture, almost like felt.
check that this hearty houseplant gets plenty of bright light, and let the soil dry between waterings.
Over time, panda plants grow up to three feet tall.
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Living Stones
Not only are living stones(Lithopsspp.
)plants that don’t need water very often, but they are among the mostunique succulentsyou cangrow indoors.
They look almost like pebbles and need about as much attention as actual rocks.
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it’s possible for you to find varieties with silver and chartreuse variegation, too.
It will reach three feet tall if grown in bright light (though itll tolerate low light).
This drought-tolerant plant distinguishes itself from other cacti with long, golden-yellow spines.
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