5 Houseplants for People Who Always Forget to Water
Love plants, but forget to water them? These 5 houseplants are made for you! They're the kind that don't mind the occasional watering schedules getting ignored.
ZZ Plant
Some houseplants genuinely want a neglectful owner, and the ZZ is no exception. Under the soil, it grows fat, potato-like rhizomes that store water for weeks, which means it can comfortably survive a month or more of complete neglect.
Happy Leaf Pothos
Pothos are often seen as the friendly extrovert of the houseplant world. They are easy, forgiving, and happy almost anywhere.
The trailing vines will droop dramatically when thirsty and, when in the right pot for its size, can go 2 weeks without watering.
Cast Iron Plant
The cast iron plant earned its name honestly. Victorian-era families kept them alive in dim parlours heated by sooty coal stoves, and the plants just shrugged it off. Best of all, it is pet-friendly!
Once established, this plant can go 2-3 weeks with no water
Monstera deliciosa
The Swiss cheese plant is much tougher than its trendy reputation suggests. Those big, dramatic leaves can handle up to two weeks of forgetfulness without complaining, and the plant will let you know it's thirsty by drooping its lower leaves slightly.
Snake Plant
The snake plant has stiff, upright leaves that store water like little green camels. It thrives on neglect and actively resents being watered too often.
Simply drop it in a pot, put it somewhere with light, and check on it once a month.
