7 Plants That Grow and Bloom in Water (So You Don’t Need to Use Soil)Mathieu Dupont by Mathieu Dupont
Indoor plants are as useful as they are necessary in indoor environments, both for their ability to renew oxygen, as for their relaxing effect and as a simple decorative element.
However, not everyone has the opportunity to dedicate time to plants, and if this is your case, you will surely be pleased to know that there are certain types of plants that can be grown in water.
The most important thing to keep in mind is that you must provide your plants with the nutrients that are normally provided by soil. It is a simple operation and, although the growth of plants with this method is slower, we can have an indoor garden without having to spend hours caring for our plants.
- Dracaena braunii (Lucky Bamboo)
The name of this plant is misleading, because although it is similar in appearance, it does not belong to the bamboo family. A meaning of wealth and abundance has been associated with the dracaena braunii.
Make sure the stems of the plant are completely submerged in water, that it receives good indirect light and that you fertilize the water at least every two months.
- Epipremnum aureum (Pothos)
Pothos is one of the most popular and widespread houseplants, due to its incredible resistance and tropical appearance.
To grow pothos in water, make sure to soak the end of the stem well, which will take a few weeks to generate the roots.
- Peppermint
If you are looking for a plant that is not only decorative but also useful, peppermint is definitely for you. This aromatic plant, very useful in the kitchen, can be grown in water.
It doesn’t need much care: soak the branches until they create roots and place it in a place exposed to the sun to allow the buds to develop.
- Spatifillo
If you don’t already have it at home, you will surely have seen it in offices, shops or at friends’ houses: the spatifillo is undoubtedly one of the most common indoor plants.
By growing it in water, in addition to its beautiful deep green leaves, it will also produce beautiful fragrant white flowers.
- Monstera delicious
Being a plant that does not need much light, it is perfect for growing indoors, both in soil and in water.
Use a fairly large container, as the plant can reach considerable heights.
- Common ivy
Ivy can also be grown in a pot filled with water. For this type of cultivation, ivy varieties that have smaller leaves are preferred.
Use 8-inch long cuttings and make sure to dip the stems halfway in water. By doing so, they will be able to generate roots more quickly.
- Phalanx
Also one of the most popular indoor plants, it can be grown in water by following a very simple method.
Simply cut a small stem and dip it in a jar filled with water. After a very short time, the plant will adapt to growing in water and will produce abundant foliage.
Now that you know which plants are best suited to be grown in water, you can have your own indoor garden without having to worry about soil, pots and saucers and without having to spend hours and hours on it.