30 species of sun plants to brighten up your garden

Sun plants are great to be grown in gardens and backyards where there is plenty of sunlight. Most are easy to care for and don't need much watering, some can even be kept in the shade. There are many options, with flowers, foliage, and even health benefits. Check out some species below.

Adam's ribs

Very resistant, it can be grown in full sun or shade. It is believed that this plant attracts good luck and long life. For good development it is necessary that the watering happens twice a week and that the soil has good water drainage.

Desert Rose

Some people believe that this plant has the ability to bring mental clarity, success in business, and show inner truth. It gets its name because it is resistant to arid soils, such as the desert. Frequent watering is not necessary, once a week is enough.

Camellia

Its flowering happens during winter and it is a very decorative plant. Pruning can be done to maintain the balance of the plant. Watering should be deep and twice a week, it likes a soil rich in organic matter and a little acidic. It can be planted in pots, but it is ideal to give preference to direct soil.

Estrelícia

One of the most exotic sun plants and also known as the bird-of-paradise. Its flower represents spirituality and the relationship with the universe. To take care of this plant the care is simple: watering once a week and always fertile soil with good water drainage.

Sunflower

Very well known and loved, from its name you can already tell that it loves the sun. It blooms only once a year and during the summer. The watering of this plant must be done with a sprayer, avoiding leaving the soil too wet. The ideal soil for it to develop well must be drainable, fertile, deep, and rich in organic matter.

Ixora

It is widely used in landscaping for facades or condominium interiors. Besides having beautiful flowers, it can help in the treatment of boils and eczema. It loves sun and humidity, so watering must be done frequently. The soil must be fertile and with good drainage for a good development of the plant.

Hydrangea

It can be found in different shades, this varies according to the pH of the soil in which it is planted. It draws attention for its bouquets composed of very small flowers, which need sun to develop. Water frequently and daily, especially in hot climates, to keep it always wet.

Jade

It is also known by names like happiness tree and money plant. Resistant and adapts well to various environments, but its preference is full sun. It does not need frequent watering, the ideal is to water only when the soil is dry.

Myrtle

A great flowering option for living fences. It has expectorant action, helping in the treatment of sinusitis and bronchitis. Flowering occurs between summer and fall, but needs plenty of sunshine for this to happen. Watering should be constant and the soil fertile.

Succulent

Besides being a sun-loving plant, constant watering is not necessary. Its leaves accumulate water, so watering it once a week is enough. As for the soil, it should ideally be well-drained so that it does not get wet, thus preventing root rot.

Petunia

Found in various colors and spreading easily, it is a great option to decorate gardens. Its life cycle is annual, that is, it is born, grows, blooms, and dies within a year. To have a beautiful plant during this period, you need to water it two to three times a week, receive full sun and a fertile soil with good drainage.

Agave

It has medicinal properties that help to treat digestive problems. It is a very wind resistant plant and likes sunshine. Its leaves are succulent with thorns at the tip. To take good care of it, it needs a rich soil with good drainage. Watering should be done once a week.

Thames grass

Very beautiful and ornamental, it is a sun plant that has been widely used in landscaping, decorating facades and gardens. It reaches up to 1.20 meters in height and can be found in two shades. Easy to care for, it withstands periods of drought, the soil can be simple and without fertilization. For a reinvigorated plant, drastic pruning should be done at 5 centimeters above the ground.

boa constrictor

The boa is a great sun plant to grow in a vertical garden. Some people believe it is a sacred species that generates protection. It should be watered twice a week, increasing the flow as the temperature rises. It is recommended that the soil be rich in organic matter and needs plenty of sunlight.

Boxwood

A shrub that needs frequent pruning to maintain its beauty. It reaches 1 to 5 meters in height and is widely used as a living fence. It does not need constant watering, but needs to receive plenty of sunlight and should be pruned between mid to late winter.

Begonia

Its life cycle lasts between two and three years even if it is well taken care of. Its flower means beauty and delicacy, it is a good option as a gift for the loved one. The care is watering whenever the soil is dry, rich soil and with a good water drainage.

Bromeliad

The bromeliad is a good option for vertical gardens with beautiful flowers that last about six months. Flowering occurs after the plant reaches adulthood, which can take up to three years. It likes moisture, so watering must be done frequently. If grown in pots, you should opt for clay pots.

Clúsia

A great shrub for creating living fences or composing facades. It loves sun and is very resistant to wind. It is ideal that it be pruned at least once a year to maintain its beautiful aspect. The soil must always be humid and fertilization is recommended after the winter, because the plant ends up being affected.

Dracena de Madagascar

A great plant to grow, as it is able to absorb carbon dioxide from the site, making the environment more productive. It likes fertile soil rich in organic matter. Watering should be done frequently to keep it moist, and direct sun should be given.

Aloe Vera

The aloe vera is a sun and shade plant that can be grown indoors and is widely used to treat diseases such as arthritis, headaches, inflammation, and also in cosmetics.

Cica

With the appearance of a coconut palm, but in small size, it is ideal for gardens. For the plant to always be showy, it is important to keep it in the sun. Watering should leave the soil only moist. Other precautions are soil with good drainage and attention to diseases and pests.

Broadsword

It gets its name because its leaves are wide and pointed in the shape of a sword. To grow healthily it needs to be watered only once a week, the soil must have organic matter and warm weather. Once adult it reaches a height of 30 to 60 centimeters.

Ivy

It is widely used in wedding decoration, because, according to ancient legends, this plant represents fidelity and protection in marriage. To keep it beautiful, it needs to be watered about three times a week, leaving its substrate always moist. To fertilize the soil you can use worm humus mixed with common soil.

Eleven-hours

One of the sun plants that blooms all year round, it has this name because it always opens its flowers at a specific time of the day. It is not demanding in relation to care, it only needs to be watered two to three times a week. If planted in pots, the watering interval can be longer.

St. George's Sword

It is believed that this plant is a shield of protection against negative energies. Besides being a plant that can withstand a lot of sun, it is also resistant to wind. The necessary care is watering once a week or whenever the soil is dry. The soil can be simple, but preferably light and well aerated.

Alpinia

It is one of the sun plants that has medicinal action, helping in the treatment of digestive problems. Rustic and easy to care for, to cultivate it is important that the soil is always moist and remove dry leaves from the plant.

Alamanda

The alamanda means sacred love, representing family harmony and various true feelings. It is a good option to have in the garden, because its toxicity eliminates pests that attack other plants. It likes regular watering, but without soaking, well fertilized soil with good drainage.

Spring

It can be used as a living fence on walls, garages, and facades. It is easy to grow and can be planted in pots as well. It has beautiful flowers of various shades and requires only full sun, well-drained soil, and watering without exaggeration.

Cattail

It gets its name because its red, hairy flowers resemble a cat's tail. It reaches 15 to 25 centimeters in length with a very thin stem. It loves full sun, the soil must be very fertile, and it must be watered every day so that the soil is always moist.

Cactus

The cactus is one of the easiest plants to grow in the sun, as it requires little care. Watering should be done when the soil is completely dry, direct sunlight is necessary and if possible all day long. If grown in pots, it is recommended to use sand or gravel to drain the soil.

With so many options of species it is possible to assemble a beautiful garden with only sun plants. Easy to care for and they fill the environment with beauty. Did you like to know more about them? Also check out plants for bathrooms and innovate in your decoration!