With less water availability, gardening has become costly for most of us. But some plants require less frequent watering than others. Here are some drought-tolerant plants. 1. Agave Botanical Name: Agave Agave plants store water in their thick leaves, allowing them to survive without water for long periods. They're grown by landscapers because they require less care and have unique leaf shapes. 2. Adenium Botanical Name: Adenium obesum Known as "Desert Rose," Adenium is a tropical plant that needs occasional watering. It grows best in full sunlight and can also be kept indoors in cooler weather. 3. Jade Plant Botanical Name: Crassula ovata Jade plants are often used for decoration because they feature fleshy paddle-shaped foliage. They also bring good fortune. Buy Jade plant 4. Cacti and Succulents Cactus come in various varieties and performs surprisingly well even when grown in containers. They're ideal for growing in arid conditions and can also be grown indoors. Buy Pachyphytum here 5. Bougainvillea Botanical Name: Bougainvillea Bougainvilleas are tough plants that thrive under harsh conditions. They're among the most resilient shrub species that can thrive with low maintenance. Buy Bougainvillea plant 6. Moss Rose Botanical Name: Portulaca grandiflora Moss roses are a flowering plant that grows well in dry, poor soil but cannot withstand frost. They can be grown in hanging baskets and are suitable as ground covers. Buy Moss rose (Portulaca grandiflora) 7. Oleander Botanical Name: Nerium oleander Oleanders produce beautiful fragrant flowers of various colors, including yellow, pink, red, and white. They're toxic. Buy Oleander plant 8. Sage Botanical Name: Salvia officinalis Sage is an aromatic herb that is tolerant to drought. Overwatering sage plants can cause them to die quickly. Buy Sage Plant 9. Crown of Thorns Botanical Name: Euphorbia milii Euphorbia mili tolerates the scarcity of water well and doesn't need any special care. It blooms almost every season in an environment that stays dry, warm, and free from frost. 10. Pineleaf Penstemon Botanical Name: Pineleaf Penstemon Pineleaf Penstemons are herbaceous perennials that grow well even with low maintenance. They bloom beautiful red-colored flower heads that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. 11. Geraniums Botanical Name: Pelargonium spp. Most types of geraniums tolerate drought and heat well. Once the plants get established, they're likely to survive even if you don't water them regularly. Next step Gardener services Maintenance gardener Setup gardener Balcony gardener Vegetable gardener Flower gardener Virtual garden consultation Landscaping services Landscape design Landscape garden maintenance Online nursery Organic pesticides and fertilizers Plant media Organic seeds Extra reading Growing Tips for Moss rose How to grow succulents 13 Fresh Herbs to Grow in Your Kitchen Window Sun loving flowering plants How to grow Nasturtium? Happy Gardening! Dr. Vandana K.
