19 Houseplants That Can Be Grown in Water
If you love plants but don’t have the time or ability to source and work with potting soil, we’re sure you’ll love to know which plants can be grown in simple pots filled with water .
Sometimes, partly due to lack of space, partly due to lack of time, we give up on having plants in our homes. Growing plants in pots filled with water minimizes the care needed to keep them healthy and vigorous
Below we list 19 plants that can be grown in water , and then we’ll explain how to make them last for years.
Pothos ( Epipremnum )
Lucky Bamboo ( Dracaena sanderiana )
Avocado (must be planted from seed)
Basil
Chlorophytum ( Chlorophytum comosum )
Begonia
Syngonium
Anthurium
Jade Tree ( Crassula ovata )
Aloe vera
Zebrina Pendulum
Hemionitis arifolia
Ivy
Lavender
Monstera
Coin Plant ( Pilea peperomioides )
Drone Philoden
Sage
Spathiphyllum
How to Grow Houseplants in Water: Root Method
If you are starting with a whole plant, the first thing to do is to remove as much soil as possible from the roots. Place the plant under warm running water and wash the roots.
Don’t worry if you can’t remove all the topsoil – you’ll just need to change the water frequently for the first few days.
Growing with Cuttings
Get a clean, sharp knife, room temperature water, and a glass container. Take cuttings about 5 to 6 inches long from your mother plant. Do this just below a node (the point on the stem where the leaves grow) and be sure to disinfect the knife.
Fill the glass jar with room temperature water, leaving a few inches of space. Insert the cutting into the pot, making sure the nodes are completely submerged in the water.
Place the pot in a spot with plenty of indirect light and avoid sudden temperature changes and direct sunlight. Wait for roots to form.
How to Fertilize Plants Grown in Water
The main function of soil is to provide our plants with all the nutrients they need. When growing plants in water, the main problem is precisely that of providing the plant with the necessary nutrients.
You can use a liquid fertilizer diluted in water every 1 to 2 months. If you have an aquarium at home, you can use water to give your plant a large part of the nutrients it needs.