Living in a cold or hot climate but want to avoid humidifiers and other humidity-raising hacks? Grow these Plants that thrive in Dry Air and Low Humidity!
Air-conditioned air or heated rooms due to radiators in your home making your plants look less appealing? Well, it’s not the case with these hardy houseplants that seldom need even misting!
If your home is dry, grow these Plants that Love Dry Air and Low Humidity for stunning indoor greenery without trying many plant hacks!
Plants that Love Dry Air and Low Humidity
1. Snake Plant
Botanical Name: Sansevieria trifasciata
This popular indoor succulent thrives in humidity levels as low as 30%, as its leaves store water. Snake plant has green, thick, sword-like leaves that are often variegated, depending on the variety and sun exposure.
Growing up to three feet tall, this plant not only lives in dry air but also improves it by filtering out toxins. Preferring low light, this highly durable plant needs watering only once in two months in winter, making it a fuss-free choice for the struggling gardener.
2. Crown of Thorns
Botanical Name: Euphorbia milii
The crown of thorns is the king of dry environments and grows well where humidity levels drop to very low levels! With small, bright green leaves and flowers encased by colorful bractshis, this perennial shrub stores moisture in its thick, succulent stems.
Its spiny stems are said to have been used to make Christ’s crown of thorns!
3. Jade Plant
Botanical Name: Crassula ovata/Portulacaria afra
Would you have ever guessed this petite, common houseplant would turn out to be such a brave warrior? Highly tolerant to dry, harsh air and humidity as low as 25 %, the jade plant is another hardy succulent that stores plenty of water in its fleshy leaves!
Usually, sub-tropical plants require a higher amount of humidity, but not the jade! But where it blends in with other tropical plants is its bright and vivid coloration, having smooth, glossy leaves that are deep green, sometimes with a hint of red at the edges.
4. Aloe Vera
Botanical Name: Aloe vera
Aloe vera is a miracle plant that is almost too good to be true! With edible, medicinal flesh replete in cosmetic and healing goodness, this hardy succulent has thick, greenish, conical leaves that emerge in a rosette form, thriving in dry conditions.
It needs full, indirect sun and can tolerate humidity as low as 40% or even lower for short periods.
5. Spider Plant
Botanical Name: Chlorophytum comosum
USDA Zones: 9-11
The weeping, curly foliage of the famous spider plant flourishes in humidity as low as 30% and arid, drought-like conditions. If your home is dry, this is the prettiest and easiest plant that will instantly give your house a green makeover!
Plant it in hanging baskets to amplify its delicate cascading foliage. And really, this plant loves dry air and low humidity—so keep your spider plant away from unnecessary moisture, and watch it grow big and full!
