Watering guide

Low Water

Drought-tolerant vines that prefer to dry out between waterings.

10 vines

Watering notes for low water vines

Start with this watering group, then adjust for pot size, room temperature, and light. Check the top layer of mix before watering, use a pot with drainage, and compare each profile's humidity and soil guidance before setting a routine.

Hoya Kerrii plant
Hoya kerrii

Hoya Kerrii

Hoya kerrii Care & Growing Guide Overview Hoya kerrii , also known as the Sweetheart Plant or Valentine Hoya, is a slow-growing tropical succulent vine native to Southeast Asia. Its distinctive heart-shaped...

Water: low Light: bright direct
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Tradescantia Sillamontana plant
Tradescantia sillamontana

Tradescantia Sillamontana

Tradescantia sillamontana Care & Growing Guide Overview Tradescantia sillamontana , commonly known as White Velvet, Cobweb Spiderwort, or White Gossamer Plant, is a striking perennial native to the arid regions of Nuevo...

Water: low Light: bright indirect
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String of Hearts plant
Ceropegia woodii

String of Hearts

Ceropegia woodii (String of Hearts) Care & Growing Guide Overview Ceropegia woodii , commonly known as the String of Hearts , is a trailing succulent-like vine prized for its delicate, heart-shaped leaves...

Water: low Light: bright indirect
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String of Pearls plant
Curio rowleyanus

String of Pearls

String of Pearls (Curio rowleyanus) Care & Growing Guide Overview Curio rowleyanus , commonly known as String of Pearls , is a trailing succulent prized for its unique, bead-like foliage and cascading...

Water: low Light: bright indirect
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String of Bananas plant
Curio radicans

String of Bananas

Curio radicans (String of Bananas) Care & Growing Guide Overview Curio radicans , commonly known as the String of Bananas , is a trailing succulent native to Southern Africa. Recognized for its...

Water: low Light: bright direct
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String of Dolphins plant
Curio × peregrinus

String of Dolphins

String of Dolphins (Curio × peregrinus) Care Guide Overview Curio × peregrinus , commonly known as the String of Dolphins , is a rare and charming succulent hybrid native to South Africa....

Water: low Light: bright indirect
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String of Fishhooks plant
Curio radicans ‘Fishhooks’

String of Fishhooks

Curio radicans ‘Fishhooks’ (String of Fishhooks) Care Guide Overview Curio radicans ‘Fishhooks’ , commonly known as the String of Fishhooks , is a trailing succulent prized for its cascading stems adorned with...

Water: low Light: bright indirect
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String of Watermelons plant
Curio herreanus

String of Watermelons

Curio herreanus (String of Watermelons) Care Guide Overview Curio herreanus , commonly known as the String of Watermelons , is a trailing succulent prized for its distinctive, bead-like foliage patterned with translucent...

Water: low Light: bright indirect
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Climbing Onion plant
Bowiea volubilis

Climbing Onion

Bowiea volubilis (Climbing Onion) Care & Growing Guide Overview Bowiea volubilis , commonly known as the Climbing Onion or Sea Onion , is a unique bulbous plant native to eastern and southern...

Water: low Light: bright indirect
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Dioscorea spp. plant
Dioscorea elephantipes

Dioscorea spp.

Dioscorea elephantipes (Elephant’s Foot) Care & Growing Guide Overview Dioscorea elephantipes , commonly known as Elephant’s Foot, Turtle Back, or Hottentot Bread, is a unique caudiciform plant native to the arid regions...

Water: low Light: bright indirect
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