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If you have no time to fuss with houseplants, you'll appreciate a species that forgives you if you forget to water exactly on schedule. Here are some of the least-thirsty indoor plants — they can last about two weeks between waterings.
Dracaena deremensis 'Warneckii'. Native to tropical Africa, this palmlike plant has long, arching, white- and gray-striped leaves. It ranges from 3 to 7 feet tall. Low to medium light.
Ponytail palm (Nolina recurvata). Its narrow, bright green leaves arch out from a woody stem. Reaching about 4 feet tall, a mature specimen can store water for months in its bulbous base. Bright light.
Snake plant (Sansevieria trifasciata). Upright, narrow, leathery leaves with different patterns reach 4 feet long. Bright or low light.
Zamioculcas zamiifolia (shown here). New on the indoor-plant scene, this native of Tanzania has fleshy stems and glossy deep green leaves. It grows slowly to 3 feet tall and wide. Bright light.
