Top Six Plants That Grow Without Frequent Watering

Are there really plants that don’t need water? Here are those 6 houseplants that prove it’s possible to grow lush, leafy foliage with minimal watering

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These are easy beginner plants that don’t need much water. They can go at least two weeks without water

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Technically succulent, snake plants need water when the soil is completely dry, which in winter means watering once every month or two

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They can go long stretches without the water. Let ponytail palms dry out between waterings

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If you want a hard-to-kill houseplant that needs little water, the ZZ plant is for you. They are almost indestructible and drought-tolerant

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The ultimate low-maintenance houseplant. These tropical beauties thrive almost anywhere and don’t complain if you forget to give them water

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These tough tropical flowers have similar watering needs to pothos. They will tolerate more drought than most other flowering houseplants

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