10 Oct 2024
If you find it difficult to maintain a proper watering schedule for your houseplants, choose plants that you can grow in water. Various common houseplants, like philodendrons, pothos and monstera can easily be grown in a glass of water without soil. In this article, explore some gorgeous plants to grow in water.
5 gorgeous plants to grow in water:
1. Baby’s tears
The elegant beauty of this plant is that it produces tiny leaves on creeping plants which form a dense bushy appearance. Use a cluster of stems of baby’s tear plant with roots, and grow them in water. Remove any leaves that can come in contact with water, because the leaves may eventually rot and make the water dark. Also, remember to change the water once a week to remove floating leaves.
2. Coleus
There are various new types of coleus plants which you can easily grow in water. You can effortlessly propagate and grow coleus plants in water. Take six inches of cuttings and remove leaves from the bottom four inches. Fill in the glass jar with water, and submerge the cuttings into the water. You will start to notice roots within a few weeks. You can also add a small amount of compost tea to water, which will help the plant grow better.
3. Lucky Bamboo
Lucky bamboo is a widely popular houseplant believed to bring happiness and luck to the household. You can easily grow lucky bamboo in both water and soil. Lucky bamboo thrives in moderate light conditions. However, you need to change the water regularly for healthy growth. You can also surround the plant with small, colourful rocks or pebbles to give some support.
4. Philodendron
Philodendron is a low-maintenance plant and can be grown in both water and soil. Although there are various kinds of philodendrons, heart leaf philodendrons and velvet leag philodendrons are ideal for growing in water. To ensure the healthy growth of a philodendron plant in water, change the water regularly and give enough light to the plant.
5. Pothos
Pothos, popularly known as the Devil’s Ivy or money plant is known for its gorgeous trailing vine and pointed heart-shaped leaves. This plant is tolerant of various temperatures and thrives well indoors all year round. Pothos is a fast-growing plant, remember to change the water regularly. Golden, Jade, Manjula, and Neon are the ideal pothos to grow in water.
Apart from these low-maintenance plants, you can also grow mint, basil, thyme and coriander plants in water. This can help elevate the interior of your kitchen. However, you should keep in mind that you need to change the water regularly to ensure the health of plants.