Drought-Tolerant Houseplants
Houseplants that can go extended periods without water — ideal for forgetful waterers or travel. Includes watering frequency guides and toxicity data. 60 plants.
Snake Plant
Dracaena trifasciata
ZZ Plant
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
Aloe Vera
Aloe barbadensis miller
Jade Plant
Crassula ovata
Cast Iron Plant
Aspidistra elatior
String of Pearls
Curio rowleyanus
Peperomia
Peperomia obtusifolia
Haworthia
Haworthiopsis fasciata
Dragon Tree
Dracaena marginata
Ponytail Palm
Beaucarnea recurvata
Echeveria
Echeveria elegans
Burro's Tail
Sedum morganianum
Golden Barrel Cactus
Echinocactus grusonii
Gasteria
Gasteria bicolor
Aeonium
Aeonium arboreum
Rosemary
Salvia rosmarinus
Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
Prickly Pear Cactus
Opuntia humifusa
Elephant Bush
Portulacaria afra
String of Bananas
Curio radicans
Torch Aloe
Aloe aristata
Cape Aloe
Aloe ferox
Fairy Washboard
Haworthia limifolia
Morning Beauty Echeveria
Echeveria subsessilis
Hens and Chicks
Sempervivum tectorum
Hobbit Jade
Crassula ovata 'Hobbit'
Century Plant
Agave americana
Cylindrical Snake Plant
Dracaena angolensis
Moonshine Snake Plant
Dracaena trifasciata 'Moonshine'
Black Coral Snake Plant
Dracaena trifasciata 'Black Coral'
Peperomia Hope
Peperomia tetraphylla
Oleander
Nerium oleander
Zebra Cactus
Haworthiopsis attenuata
Bunny Ears Cactus
Opuntia microdasys
Peruvian Apple Cactus
Cereus repandus
Pencil Cactus
Euphorbia tirucalli
Crown of Thorns
Euphorbia milii
Madagascar Palm
Pachypodium lamerei
Thyme
Thymus vulgaris
Oregano
Origanum vulgare
Culinary Sage
Salvia officinalis
Raven ZZ Plant
Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Raven'
Cardboard Palm
Zamia furfuracea
Bismarck Palm
Bismarckia nobilis
Ladyfinger Cactus
Mammillaria elongata
Old Lady Cactus
Mammillaria hahniana
Moon Cactus
Gymnocalycium mihanovichii
Fishhook Barrel Cactus
Ferocactus wislizeni
Cereus Cactus
Cereus hildmannianus
Panda Plant
Kalanchoe tomentosa
Paddle Plant
Kalanchoe thyrsiflora
Mother of Thousands
Kalanchoe daigremontiana
Spider Aloe
Aloe humilis
Gasteria Bicolor
Gasteria bicolor
Gasteria Carinata
Gasteria carinata
Snowball Air Plant
Tillandsia tectorum
Crinkle Leaf Plant
Adromischus cristatus
Rainbow Elephant Bush
Portulacaria afra 'Variegata'
Star Sansevieria
Dracaena kirkii
ZZ Plant
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
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Frequently Asked Questions
What houseplants are tagged as Drought-Tolerant?↓
There are 60 houseplants in the Drought-Tolerant category on LeafLookup, including Snake Plant, ZZ Plant, Aloe Vera.
Are Drought-Tolerant plants safe for cats and dogs?↓
Of the 60 Drought-Tolerant plants, 34 are safe for both cats and dogs. Always verify individual plant toxicity before bringing any plant home.