Stop it! The more you water these 12 kinds of flowers, the faster they die!

Hazy Moon

The Moonflower, also known as "windmill grass", is a succulent plant of the Crassulaceae family. It has very strong adaptability, is not strict about the environment, is drought-resistant, and will not die even if it is not watered for ten days or half a month.

Maintenance points:

① The moonflower likes sunlight. It can be placed on the balcony to receive full sunlight in this season, but when the temperature exceeds 30℃ in summer, it is necessary to pay attention to shade.

② The Moonflower should not be waterlogged. Waterlogging in the pot can easily cause root rot. Make sure the soil is dry before watering, usually once every 15 days.

Tiger Piranha

Many flower lovers cannot keep Sansevieria alive because they water it too much, which causes its leaves and roots to rot. In fact, Sansevieria is relatively drought-resistant.

Maintenance points:

①Water the plants about once every two weeks in summer. You don’t need to water the snake plant in winter to prevent frostbite. Excessive watering can easily lead to pests and diseases, causing yellow spots or even rot on the leaves.

②The best soil for growing Sansevieria is loose, breathable, and well-drained sandy soil. For example, mix garden soil and river sand in a 1:1 ratio.

Yushu

Jade plant also belongs to the Crassulaceae family. Some flower lovers like to call it "shameless". Its branches and leaves are very full and it does not require much water.

Maintenance points:

① The leaves and branches of Jade Plant have strong water storage capacity. Once watered, it can last for many days and is very drought-resistant. In this season, watering is only required once every 15 to 20 days.

② The soil for cultivating jade tree can be nutrient-rich, loose and breathable sandy soil, such as a mixture of leaf mold and river sand in a ratio of 1:1.

Money Tree

The money tree is a foliage plant that is often grown at home. It has very thick branches, which determines that the money tree has good water retention properties.

Maintenance points:

① The money tree is relatively drought-resistant and generally needs to be watered once a week. In the summer, the temperature is high and the soil dries quickly, so it may need to be watered every 3 to 4 days. Reduce watering in winter.

② In addition, the size of the plant also determines the amount of watering. Larger money trees naturally require more water. The important principle is to water the plant when the soil is completely dry. You can dig 2 to 3 cm into the soil to determine the dryness or wetness.

Lithops

Lithops, also known as stone flower and butt flower, is a small perennial succulent plant. Prefers dry, sunny environment.

Maintenance points:

① Lithops is drought-resistant and its suitable growth temperature is 10~30℃. It only needs to be watered once every 15 days or so. Autumn is the flowering period and spring from February to April is the molting period, so the amount of watering should be reduced.

② The plant of Lithops is short, so be sure to avoid water accumulation on the soil surface, otherwise it will easily lead to rot. Usually, you can just place it on the south balcony.

Kalanchoe

Kalanchoe is a very easy-to-grow flower that loves light, is drought-resistant, and has a long flowering period.

Maintenance points:

①The leaves of Kalanchoe are full, which is conducive to storing water. Generally, watering once a week is sufficient.

②The principle of watering Kalanchoe is not to water it unless it is dry. It is better to let it dry a little than to always water it. Once water accumulates, the roots will easily rot, so flower lovers must control their hands.

Air Plants

Air plant, also known as air grass and iron orchid, is a close relative of the pineapple. It absorbs water through its leaves rather than its roots.

Maintenance points:

① Air plants do not need to be watered, just spray them with water occasionally. The fine hairs and scaly tissues on the leaves have very strong water-absorbing capabilities.

② Some varieties of air plants do not have roots, and even if they have roots, they cannot absorb nutrients and nutrients. You can grow one in a pot in a home in the south where the humidity is heavy. It is simply a water-absorbing artifact!

Cactus

The cactus is native to the hot, dry and rainless desert areas. It can absorb ultraviolet rays and adsorb dust, and is a good air purifier.

Maintenance points:

①Cactus is drought-resistant and does not require much water. The principle of watering is not to water unless the soil is dry, and to water thoroughly when you do water. Water less in summer and not water at all in winter.

② The soil for growing cacti must be permeable and breathable. It can be made of a 1:1 mixture of peat soil and river sand. Placing some tiles or expanded clay in the basin can enhance permeability.

Money String

Money tree is native to South Africa and is also a succulent plant. It grows very fast, saves water and is easy to grow.

Maintenance points:

① Money tree likes sunny and dry environment, tolerates partial shade, is afraid of waterlogging, and avoids stuffiness and humidity. In the current season, it can be watered about once every 2 weeks.

② In summer, the temperature is high and the growth of money plant slows down or stops completely. It should be placed in a ventilated place for maintenance, and attention should be paid to shade. It should also be kept away from rain for a long time to prevent the plant from rotting.

Money Tree

The money tree is also relatively drought-resistant, mainly because its roots are tuberous, which have strong water retention capabilities. Watering it once can maintain a long-term water supply, so frequent watering is not required.

Maintenance points:

① The money tree can be watered once a month, and the soil must be loose and breathable, otherwise water will easily accumulate.

②Also avoid strong light exposure and place it in a place with scattered light and good ventilation at home.

Aloe Vera

It is well known that aloe vera is drought-resistant. It does not require much water, and its fleshy leaves and roots have strong water storage capacity.

Maintenance points:

① Please note that drought tolerance does not mean that you can go without watering. Long-term lack of water will also cause wilting. Watering once a week can keep the aloe vera vibrant for a long time.

② If you want the leaves to be fuller and greener, you can apply 0.1% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution every month.

Desert Rose

Desert rose, also known as desert flower, likes dry, high temperature and sunny environment. It is afraid of cold and the suitable growth temperature is 25~30℃.

Maintenance points:

①The stems of Desert Rose are relatively large, which gives it an extraordinary ability to retain water, so it does not need to be watered frequently. Generally, watering once every 15 to 20 days is sufficient.

② The best soil for growing desert roses is sandy soil that is rich in nutrients, has good drainage, and is loose and breathable. It can be prepared with leaf mold and river sand in a 1:1 ratio. In addition, you can add a little bone meal as base fertilizer to provide sufficient nutrition.

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Just try these 12 flowers!

Remember, it’s not a big deal if the flowers dry up, but stagnant water is the most terrible thing!