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Top 1212 Houseplants for Forgetful Waterers
Twelve houseplants that store water and shrug off missed drinks, plus the one mistake forgetful owners make when they finally remember.
Air Plant
Tillandsia spp.Bright indirectModeratePet safety unconfirmed
Aloe Vera
Aloe veraBright indirectFull sunEasyToxic to pets
Bunny Ears Cactus
Opuntia microdasysBright indirectFull sunEasyPet-safe
Burro’s Tail
Sedum morganianumBright indirectFull sunEasyPet-safe
Cast Iron Plant
Aspidistra elatiorLow lightEasyPet-safe
Dracaena Marginata
Dracaena reflexa var. angustifoliaBright indirectMedium lightEasyToxic to pets
Echeveria
Echeveria spp.Bright indirectFull sunModeratePet-safe
Haworthia
Haworthiopsis attenuataBright indirectMedium lightEasyPet-safe
Hoya Carnosa
Hoya carnosaBright indirectMedium lightEasyPet-safe
Jade Plant
Crassula ovataBright indirectFull sunEasyToxic to pets
Ponytail Palm
Beaucarnea recurvataBright indirectFull sunEasyPet-safe
Snake Plant
Dracaena trifasciataBright indirectLow lightEasyToxic to pets
Yucca
Yucca giganteaBright indirectFull sunEasyToxic to pets
ZZ Plant
Zamioculcas zamiifoliaLow lightMedium lightEasyToxic to pets
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