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In modern life, growing flowers and grass has become a way for many people to beautify their homes. However, for friends who often forget to water or have no time to take care of plants, it is particularly important to find those plants that are both beautiful and drought-tolerant. Today, let's learn about three plants that can be called the "kings of drought tolerance". Even under the condition of watering only once every 30 days, they can thrive.
Beaucarnea recurvata
Beaucarnea recurvata, as its name suggests, has a stem that resembles a wine bottle. The upper part is thinner, and the lower part is enlarged like a bottle. The surface is covered with longitudinal stripes and grayish old bark. The leaves are slender and evergreen all year round.
Beaucarnea recurvata is native to arid areas of Mexico and is naturally endowed with extremely strong water storage capacity. Its thick stem stores a large amount of water, enough to cope with a long-term arid environment. Therefore, even if it is watered only once every 30 days, Beaucarnea recurvata can maintain a good growth state. Even due to proper water control, it can promote root development and is more likely to form a "bursting pot" effect.
Agave
As the national flower of Mexico, agave has broad leaves and a tall and straight posture. The edges of the leaves are sharp, and the center is grooved. The surface of the leaves is covered with a thick layer of wax to reduce water evaporation.
Agave grows in the tropical desert areas of Mexico and is naturally endowed with extremely strong drought tolerance. Its developed root system can penetrate deep into the soil to find water sources. At the same time, the wax protective layer on the leaves effectively locks every precious drop of water. Therefore, even in arid conditions, agave can remain lush and green. Even due to moderate water control, it becomes more robust.
Adenium obesum
Adenium obesum is not a real rose but a succulent plant. Its stem is thick and has various shapes. Some are like ancient wooden stakes, and some are like jagged rocks. The flowers are bright and colorful, like a bright spot in the desert. As its name suggests, Adenium obesum is extremely adapted to arid environments. Its thick stem stores a large amount of water to cope with extreme weather. During the maintenance process, too much water is prone to cause root rot. Therefore, keeping the soil dry and occasionally giving an appropriate amount of water is the key to the healthy growth of Adenium obesum. Under such conditions, Adenium obesum can not only maintain a good growth state but also is easy to "burst pots" due to its developed root system.
These three kinds of plants, with their drought tolerance characteristics, have become the favorites of green plant lovers. If you are also a friend who loves nature and pursues a simple life, you might as well try growing a pot of these drought-tolerant green plants at home.