Celebrate World Water Day With These Water Saving Plants

Yes, World Water Day is every March 22nd every year, and it has been since 1993 to focus on the importance of water. This is to encourage people to save water and educate themselves about wise water practices, alternatives, and recycling.

As the world faces new threats of pollution, climate change, and even drought in some areas around the world, our groundwater is slowly withering away.

Thankfully, we started acting and World Water Day was formed. This year, our main focus is our groundwater since it supplies the most significant fraction we use for drinking, food production, and sanitation. 

As a world nation, we have to stand together to manage this very precious resource sustainably. While it might be out of sight, it must not leave our minds. So this #WorldWaterDay, why not dedicate your time to investing in some of the best water-saving indoor plants to save water?

Some of The Best Water Saving Plants to Grow 

We all love houseplants, but with #WorldWaterDay on the 22nd of March, Plantly would like to help you choose and invest in one of these tremendous water-saving indoor plants. Not only they’re water-saving indoor houseplants, but also impossible to kill and easy to care for.

Despite their nature, they provide the best art in our household.

The Sago Palm

The Sago Palm has been around since the dinosaur’s time and is a tough houseplant to have. The indoor plant is so tough it can go without some occasional watering. The palm drinks little water and only needs watering when the soil is dry. 

You can place this water-saving palm in a sunny location and only water when the soil dries. To keep your plant in top form, you can fertilize it a couple of times during early spring and summer.

Still, a word of warning the Sago Palm is toxic and best to keep it out of reach of small children and pets. 

The Popular Snake Plant

Who would have thought snake plants are water-saving houseplants? Yes, it is a true classic. It is known as the Sansevieria or the mother-in-law’s tongue. This is because the indoor plant thrives on neglect.

It is a super easy, low-maintenance plant that needs low to medium light. So you can place it in that forgotten corner of the home to liven up the dull space. The plant can go without drinks for a while, and you find them in different shapes, colors, and sizes. 

One thing is for sure this #WorldWaterDay it will add interest to your room setting and become the focal point of your home. 

Beautiful Water-Saving Orchids

Yes, we know gardeners try to avoid growing orchids thinking they are difficult to grow. So wrong as the orchids you find today are long-lasting and come with low maintenance. 

For example, growing the moth orchid can hold a bloom for up to five months, only asking for a quick drink of water for a week and sometimes ten days. 

The best-growing condition for orchid species is bright indirect light and needs protection from drafty windows and heating ducts.

Neither are they fussy as these tropical plants have different species that grow directly in water or soil. So, why not give them a try? You’ll see they are pretty straightforward to care for.

The Ponytail Palms

Beaucarnea recurvata or the elephant’s foot is another exceptional indoor and outdoor plant you grow this World Water Day to remind you of saving water. The plant develops a gray fat base resembling the foot of an elephant.

It is one of the best houseplants to have if you misplace your watering can. It can survive prolonged drought. Those flattened stems you see store water for dry spells, so it works as its reservoir when needed. In addition, the palm tree enjoys bright light and is a slow-grower that will not take over your living space. 

Spider Plants Can Go Without Water for a Week

The Chlorophytum comosum, with its bright green grasslike foliage that can be variegated, is not a thirsty houseplant. Instead, as the plant matures, you start seeing arching stems producing multiple baby spiders that look like a miniature version of the mother plant.

The best to display this indoor plant is to grow them in hanging baskets or even a tall urn. Then, as the baby plants progress, they easily hang over the side to view. The spider plant enjoys basking in bright indirect light and only needs watering when the soil is dry. 

Get In Some ZZs With This Water Saving Indoor Plant

The ZZ plant is almost indestructible and tolerant of different lighting conditions. It can go without water for a long time. The Zamioculcas zamiifolia grows waxy green, with bright leaves that stand on stiff stems and thick bases.

The base conserves water and is a great indoor plant for frequent travelers. So, if you forget to water it this #WorldWaterDay, it will not be crossed with you. Another benefit of the houseplant is that it is an air-purifying plant that removes toxins from the air to sleep better. 

Devil’s Backbone

Okay, do not let the name fool you at all, as the Pedilanthus tithymaloides is a low-maintenance plant. It is a dream to grow with variegated leaves found on the stem growth in a zigzag pattern. The devil’s backbone grows upright and looks great in a tall or vertical pot.

The indoor plant flourishes in bright light, and you only need to water it when the soil is dry.

The Red Aglaonema

The Red Aglaonema is as tough and gorgeous as it looks. It is an excellent choice for World Water Day to gift someone looking for a stylish houseplant that needs no fussing. The plant produces red-green foliage and enjoys low-light conditions. All you need to do is keep it out of the direct sun, and it can go without water for a week.

A Popular Water Saving Plant Pothos 

Epipremnum aureum has dark green leaves with splashes of white, yellow, and cream splashes, making it a beautiful addition to any home. It is a fast-growing vine and looks great mixed with other indoor plants in a planter or tub. The pothos prefers bright indirect light, but it can tolerate more shade.

It is not a heavy drinker, and you need to wait for the soil to dry completely between watering.

Water-Saving Succulents 

With #WorldWaterDay, we all need to save water. But, a neglected houseplant is sad. When most indoor plants do not get water, they turn yellow and shame flop over. So, invest in succulents as they are different.

The succulent species is a huge family of plants you can grow indoors or outside. These plants can survive on a few drops of water as the thick leaves retain moisture in dry spells. The succulent also has a shallow root system to mix and match in a garden or a planter. 

These plants love the sun, and yes, they only need watering when the soil dries. 

So, for this year’s World Water Day theme of groundwater, consider any of the above water-saving plants to play your part this year with #WorldWaterDay 2022.