Can indoor plants grow in just water?
Technically, all indoor plants can grow in water. However, the growth of their roots can determine if the plants stay upright in the jar or if they’ll thrive long term in water. Growing plants in water is an easy way to propagate indoor plants like begonias, spider plants, and coleus. Once clipped and placed in water, the stems of many tropical plants produce roots.Many popular houseplants, like monstera and philodendron, can grow in a container of water without soil. Simply put the roots of your plant into water—making sure the foliage isn’t also submerged—and watch as they flourish.
What plants can you grow directly in water?
Some popular plants that thrive in water include: Lucky Bamboo 🎋 Pothos (Devil’s Ivy) 🌿 Peace Lily 🌼 Philodendron 💚 Chinese Evergreen Spider Plant babies 🕸️ All you need is a clean container, fresh water (preferably rainwater or filtered), and a bright but gentle spot. Try Herbs like mint, oregano, basil, rosemary, lavender, and sage, they’ll root and grow fast in water. Some houseplants that also work well are Philodendron, English Ivy, Wandering Jew, Pothos, and Coleus.
Which plants can grow in water without soil?
SPIDER PLANT (Chlorophytum comosum) Spider plant is easy to grow and propagate in water. Remove a group of leaves from the base of the plant or snip off new plantlets and place in water. Change water every few days, avoid submerging leaves under the water, and fertilize monthly. While spider plants can grow for a long time in water, remember they will eventually need nutrients that plain water doesn’t provide. You can either transfer them to a well-draining soil mix or use a hydroponic fertilizer for long-term water growth.