Drought resistant plants

Cfo28307517
by Cfo28307517
Our community has just begun paying a water bill so I would appreciate knowing which container plants will take the least amount of water on hot days.

  7 answers
  • DesertRose DesertRose on Feb 09, 2018

    Succulent plants come in all colors and sizes. We love having Aloe Vera plants and chicks and hens. Neither of these require water more than once a month. There are many many kinds from which to choose though. Your local nurseries will probably have many sorts on hand if water is at a premium for your area. These amazing plants store water for use later, like cactus. By the way, cactus produce some of the most beautiful desert flowers. If you do not have small children who might fall into them, they are gorgeous plants.

  • What zone are you in?


    http://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/PHZMWeb/


    Then Google for drought resistant plants for your Zone. Plants in containers will take more water than in ground plants as they dry out much quicker, but still easily doable. How are the water meter (s) set up?



  • Johnavallance82 Johnavallance82 on Feb 09, 2018

    Cactus.............

  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Feb 09, 2018

    it depends on you zone which was not stated>for the correct advice that needs to be said

  • Karin Karin on Feb 10, 2018

    Succelents of course. Here in droughty California I save my "warm up" shower water in a bucket for watering the yard. I also save water in another bucket while I am taking a shower. My plants are thriving . To save on your water bill save any water you can for your yard whether it is washing vegetables for dinner or taking a bath.

  • Zachary Anderson Zachary Anderson on Feb 10, 2018

    Mother in law’s tongue, succulents, and check your local greenhouse for varieties of cacti