From snake plant to aloe vera; here are 4 low-maintenance houseplants that can survive weeks without watering Forget to water your plants?
Therefore, the plant does not need watering or bright light. Are you someone who hardly finds time to take care of plants? Then we have got your back with some wonderful plants that can naturally thrive without sunlight. Well, not every home has large windows that let in sunlight, and these plants can totally fit and make your abode comforting and happy. Here is a list of the most accommodating houseplants and why each one works. Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata) Snake Plant comes from West Africa. It is one of the most durable houseplants. The snake plant has upright leaves that hold water for weeks. The only problem is root rot; water only after the soil has dried completely. ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia)
The peace lily comes from the rainforests of the Americas, where it grows under thick canopy. It tolerates light but it needs bright indirect light to produce many flowers. A useful feature of this houseplant is that its leaves droop when it needs water, giving a warning before damage occurs. Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema)
ZZ Plant is from areas of East Africa. It is ideal for office rooms with fluorescent light or living rooms that rarely get sun. The glossy dark green leaves reflect the light that arrives making the room look brighter. Water every few weeks, and the ZZ Plant will keep growing. Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) Golden Pothos was first found in French Polynesia. It is a trailing vine that survives in low natural light. The leaves may have stripes, but those stripes fade in dark corners, turning the plant green. The vine keeps growing, no matter what. Trim the vine every months to keep it full and bushy, not long and thin. Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior) Cast Iron Plant is a growing houseplant that can survive conditions that kill other houseplants: deep shade, cold drafts, and neglect. Its wide, dark green leaves are made for light rooms. Place it in a corner, water when the top inch of soil is dry and let it do its job. Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum) Chinese Evergreen is native to rainforests. It brings silver patterns to dim rooms. Darker varieties handle light best. The pink or red types like a little light. Keep the soil damp avoid cold drafts and the plant will stay lush. Parlor Palm (Chamaedorea elegans) Parlor Palm is a palm from the rainforests of Guatemala and Mexico, where it has grown in deep shade for generations. It gives a feel without a sunny windowsill. Water moderately to keep it out of the sun, and over time the plant will grow a feathery canopy of its own. You use AI every day. Now get your AI Quotient. Take the AIQ test Get the latest Lifestyle News and more. Download the TOI app.