Last Updated: September 30, 2022
Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea is a king of drought-tolerant plants. It is very easy to grow in any kind of soil and also it requires a small amount of water to nurture. It is the hardest shrubs that can be easily planted outdoors to decorate the outdoor walls.
Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera, is a cactus-like succulent that typically grows in hot and dry climates. Originally native to Africa, these short-stemmed, drought tolerant plants fan out from a central stem and possess thick green leaves that contain a watery gel. It is a fast-growing, drought resistant plant that takes about 3 to 4 years to mature.
Rubber Tree (Ficus elastica)
Even if you’re extremely forgetful and don’t water your rubber tree for months at a time, it might show signs of neglect, but it’ll still survive.
Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata)
This grower doesn’t need a sitter when you take a vacation. Sun or shade, watered or not, the snake plant still stands tall even if you only water it whenever you think about doing so. Go for weeks at a time without watering it, especially in the winter.
Sapota
Not only are sapodilla trees tolerant of drought conditions, but they can take soil salinity, need very little pruning and are mostly pest resistant.
Papaya
Papaya is a drought-tolerant crop, as it can survive very dry soil conditions. papaya can increase ion concentrations to adjust its osmotic balance
Pineapple
Pineapples are generally tolerant to drought periods, but do have specific watering needs. Sprinkling is the most suitable irrigation system for the pineapple crop. Drought periods can delay the growth and fruit production of pineapple plants. Drought symptoms are evident, leading the plant’s leaves to wilt and change to a yellow or brown color.
Jackfruit Trees
Jackfruit trees are moderately drought tolerant. Jackfruits are used in a variety of dishes in South Indian recipes.
Cashew
Cashew trees are also planted extensively since they are moderately drought tolerant once established and also produce fruits.
Bamboo
Drought tolerant bamboo species will do good in case of prolonged periods of no water, however, there are limits. When the drought exceeds the time and level of dryness your bamboo can tolerate, the plant will show it with yellowing and curling leaves.
Pomegranate
The pomegranate tree is drought tolerant, though irrigation is needed for proper fruit production. Water deeply every two to four weeks during the dry season when you are establishing new trees.
Guava
Guava is a drought tolerant and can also be grown in pots. Prefers full sun, does well in partial shade also. Prefers slightly acidic soils.
Date Palms
Some species are at home in a desert oasis while others thrive along streams where they are occasionally flooded. While the drought tolerance of palms varies by species, there are also other factors to consider such as age (established plants are more drought tolerant), humidity, sun exposure and wind.
Lawn is maintained with buffelow grass which can survive with less amount of water.
Our Chancellor encouraging students to grow drought tolerant Plants & Trees
Our Chancellor encouraging students to grow drought tolerant Plants & Trees
| Drought tolerant plant | Proof of low water consumption in numbers |
| Agave americana (Century plant) | 18 gallons of water per year |
| Aloe vera | 4 inches of water per year |
| Artemisia californica (California sagebrush) | 12 inches of water per year |
| Ceanothus species (California lilac) | 20 inches of water per year |
| Dudleya species (Liveforever) | 6 inches of water per year |
| Encelia californica (California encelia) | 12 inches of water per year |
| Eriogonum fasciculatum (California buckwheat) | 10 inches of water per year |
| Hesperaloe parviflora (Red yucca) | 15 gallons of water per year |
| Lavandula angustifolia (English lavender) | 20 inches of water per year |
| Leucophyllum frutescens (Texas ranger) | 15 inches of water per year |
| Opuntia species (Prickly pear) | 10 inches of water per year |
| Yucca schidigera (Mojave yucca) | 12 inches of water per year |