Oleander
The oleander is an outdoor plant that tolerates drought well due to its Mediterranean origin and its adaptation to the extreme conditions of rivers of variable flow. It has a deep root system that allows it to extract water from the lower soil layers, and leathery leaves that reduce water loss through transpiration. In addition, it can tolerate difficult soils with high pH levels and salinity, as well as heat and reflected sun. For these reasons, oleander is a very versatile and beautiful plant, but also very poisonous, so care must be taken when handling it.
Aloe
Aloe tolerates drought well because of its tropical origin and its adaptation to arid conditions. It has thick, fleshy leaves that store water that the plant uses during periods of scarcity. It also has a waxy cuticle that reduces water loss by evaporation. In addition, it can tolerate poor soils, high pH levels and salinity, as well as heat and intense sun. For these reasons, aloe is a very easy plant to maintain, needing only occasional watering and a sunny location. It also has many medicinal and cosmetic properties, so it is very useful to have it at home.
Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea is a plant of South American origin that tolerates drought well due to its adaptation to tropical and subtropical regions. It has deep roots that allow it to capture water from the subsoil, and small, leathery leaves that minimize transpiration. In addition, it can tolerate poor soils with high pH levels and salinity, as well as intense heat and sun. For these reasons, bougainvillea is a very easy plant to grow, needing only occasional watering and a sunny location.
Clivia
The clivia is a plant that can withstand times of drought due to its South African origin and its adaptation to shaded areas. It has fleshy roots that allow it to store the water the plant needs during periods of scarcity. It also has thick, glossy leaves that reduce transpiration. In addition, it can tolerate poor soils with high pH levels and salinity, as well as cold and light frost. For these reasons, clivia is a very easy plant to grow, needing only occasional watering and a shady spot. It is also a very ornamental plant, producing orange or yellow flowers that brighten up the winter.
False jasmine
The false jasmine is an outdoor plant that withstands drought due to its South American origin and its adaptation to tropical and subtropical regions. It has deep roots that allow it to capture water from the subsoil, and small, oval leaves that minimize transpiration. In addition, it can tolerate poor soils with high pH levels and salinity, as well as intense heat and sun. For these reasons, false jasmine is a very easy plant to grow, needing only occasional watering and a sunny location.
Wisteria
Wisteria resists drought well due to its Asian origin and its adaptation to temperate regions. It has deep roots that allow it to capture water from the subsoil, and deciduous compound leaves that it loses in autumn. In addition, it can tolerate poor soils, with high pH levels and salinity, as well as heat and intense sun. For these reasons, wisteria is a very easy plant to grow, needing only occasional watering and a sunny location.
Ivy
Ivy tolerates drought well due to its European origin and its adaptation to shaded areas. It has adventitious roots that allow it to attach to and climb any surface, and evergreen, leathery leaves that reduce transpiration. In addition, it can tolerate poor soils with high pH levels and salinity, as well as cold and frost. For these reasons, ivy is a very easy plant to grow, needing only occasional watering and a shady spot. It is also a very ornamental plant, producing small flowers and purple or yellow berries that attract birds.
Lavender
Lavender is an outdoor plant that tolerates drought well because of its Mediterranean origin and its adaptation to arid conditions. It has narrow, aromatic leaves that conserve water and prevent evaporation. In addition, it can tolerate poor soils with high pH levels and salinity, as well as heat and intense sun. For these reasons, lavender is a very easy plant to grow, needing only occasional watering and a sunny spot. It is also a very ornamental plant, producing purple or white flowers with a sweet perfume that last from spring to summer.
Olive
The olive tree is able to withstand drought well due to its Mediterranean origin and its adaptation to arid conditions. It has deep roots that allow it to capture water from the subsoil, and narrow, silvery leaves that reflect the sun and prevent evaporation. In addition, it can tolerate poor soils with high pH levels and salinity, as well as cold and light frost. For these reasons, the olive tree is a very easy plant to grow, needing only occasional watering and a sunny location. It is also a very productive plant, producing olives of great gastronomic and medicinal value that are harvested from autumn to winter.
Verbena
Verbena is a perfect drought tolerant plant due to its Central and South American origin and its adaptation to hot, dry conditions. It has small, oval leaves that conserve water and prevent evaporation. In addition, it can tolerate poor soils with high pH levels and salinity, as well as heat and intense sun. For these reasons, verbena is a very easy plant to grow, needing only occasional watering and a sunny location.
