By Neha Yadav
Published Dec 30, 2023

Hindustan Times
Lifestyle

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5 plants that require less water to grow

Nurturing the plant is very important to keep it alive. While some plants require continuous watering, various plants can thrive with less water supply. Here are five plants that require less water to grow.

Succulents

Succulents are small plants with firm leaves that grow well in drought-like conditions. Watering them weekly is sufficient to boost their growth.

Snake plant

The snake plant can survive without water for days. This plant grows really fast and requires little maintenance. 

Ponytail Palm

This plant can be an excellent indoor plant that has a tree-like foliage with long and narrow leaves. You can water this plant once every two weeks to promote its growth.

Pothos

Also known as the money plant, pothos is a climber with glossy foliage that does not dry out quickly. This plant can survive in low light and low water conditions.

Air plants

Air plants can grow in any condition. These plants absorb nutrition from air and require watering once a week or once every ten days to survive.