Almost all homeowners dream of having a garden because it adds colour and life to the house. But some people find it hard to take care of the plants because of their tight schedules, which is why, more often than not, having a garden is not a priority for many. There are, however, some plants you can grow in your house that require low maintenance and less water. Yes, you read that right. Drought-resistant plants can survive the harshest of harsh climate conditions.
List Of Drought-resistant Plants
Plants not only beautify your gardens and create an atmosphere of calmness but also provide the necessary oxygen. There are houseplants that can help with allergies and provide clean air indoors for better health.
Most of us only know about cacti that are renowned for consuming less water and surviving even the harshest conditions of the deserts. There are some areas that are dry and keep witnessing dry spells and plants in such regions require a lot of care and maintenance to maintain their health and growth. However, if you are not one of those who think they can spare time to take a detailed look at their garden daily, there is a wide variety of plants that you can grow.
Even if there is no rain, the sun is shining bright every day and you may be worried about a possible drought, these plants will keep growing and continue to add texture, colour and liveliness to your garden.
Here is a carefully curated list of drought-resistant plants:
- Lavender
- Catmint
- Coneflower
- Aloe vera
- Artemisia
Lavender
Lavender is a beautiful violet-blue coloured aromatic shrub that’s commonly grown in regions with a dry atmosphere. These beautiful shrubs can also be found in homes in pots containing less fertile soil and moisture because excess of both these will endanger the plant.
Even though the plant feels happy when exposed to full sun, an afternoon shade in the hottest weather conditions will do good for the plant. The lavender plant only needs enough water to keep it from drying out, thrives in a not very fertile land and requires a pH level close to 7 or slightly higher.
This will add colour to your house but if you grow it in straight lines in your garden, it is a sight worth watching. Keep the soil of the plant dried during winters and maintain a dry and less humid environment.
Catmint
The plant is called catmint because its fragrance attracts cats and they can safely eat the leaves of the plant. Catmint attracts pollinating insects including bees and gives the garden the necessary colour as well as abundant green to refresh your eyes.
The catmint plant only requires care and watering during its early development phase but once established, it blooms with very minimal care. The catmints grow best in free-draining soil once the plant has reached the point of full growth.
Catmints are available in different species which vary in shapes and habits. Some develop white-spotted flowers while others have different coloured leaves so you can pick the whole variety to grow in your garden.
Coneflower
Coneflowers can be found in a variety of shades like pink, orange, red and yellow and can add value to your garden. These plants do not mind high temperature and less water as long as they are occasionally watered to keep them from drying up. The plants attract a lot of bees and pollinating insects so if you do decide to grow these, be prepared for buzzing sounds watching butterflies visiting your garden.
This plant grows two to four feet tall and its availability in a variety of colours may confuse you about which ones to get. The plant prefers direct sunlight of six to eight hours but if it is shining too bright, an afternoon shade can be good to keep the flowers from fading.
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is largely used for medicinal purposes due to its composition. It is quite easy to grow in houses, owing to its benefits and use in home remedies. All you need to do is keep it in direct sunlight for six to eight hours daily and maintain a drought-like condition.
Since aloe vera is a drought-resistant plant, you must not let it sink in water because it cannot tolerate standing water. If you have kept it in a pot, check beforehand that it has plenty of drainage holes. Most gardeners would let the soil in the pot completely dry first before they water it but you can slightly water it if you can’t later.
Artemisia
The artemisia is different from other drought-tolerant plants because you will not see colourful flowers growing on these. These are shrubs that will only give more greenery to your garden and be self-sustainable up to a certain limit. There are about 300 species of artemisia plant which can grow one to five feet high and tall.
The plant needs full exposure to the sunlight however there are a few species that can also handle a little bit of shade. For these to grow properly, the soil must not be damp or else the plant will decline in health and require water only in their growth phase but after a few months, these will take care of themselves and survive in drought-like conditions.
So, if you want to save water and don’t have a lot of time to spare for gardening, consider growing these drought-resistant plants.
If you’re into gardening, make sure to read our guide on how you can take care of your plants in winters. We also have interesting pieces on colourful plants for your garden, how to decorate your house with plants and non-toxic houseplants that are completely safe for your pets.
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