Best Houseplant You Grow In Water

Houseplant - There are always two types of people when it comes to indoor plants. On one hand, there are people who are disciplined green thumbs who know how to take care of indoor plants very well! And on the other, there are some people who kill every single plant they bring in their houses! It might be that it is too much effort or they just do not have the green-thumb in them! 

Whatever the reason maybe, the fact remains that you can't have any houseplant without soil. However, if you want some nice indoor decoration with less work involved, then why not look for plants which grow in water?

Best Houseplant You Grow In Water

You can enjoy the beauty that these houseplants can bring into your home or workplace, even if you have little to no experience with them. All you need to do is grow them in water to produce a zero maintenance yet still aesthetically pleasing flower arrangement for your home.

Wandering Jew

Botanical Name: Tradescantia pallida

The superb variegated leaves of the wandering jew plant will create a unique effect in the home. A low-maintenance houseplant, it needs to be kept in cool temperatures and indirect sunlight. As with all plants, you need to check the sunlight situation where you live before planting; some areas may require more light than others. 

The wandering jew plant prefers loose, well-drained potting soil with added peat moss for improved drainage. Grow wandering jew plants like water plants with roots resting in water. It is an easy tropical plant to grow indoors.

Pothos

Botanical Name: Epipremnum aureum

Pothos plants' trailing habit and unusual appearance make them a striking houseplant, and they're so easy to care for. Epipremnum aureum, more commonly known as pothos, is a vine-like plant with shiny emerald green leaves. 

Growing in water is simple and easy to do. All you need is a glass bowl, a small piece of pothos, and some stones or pebbles. Don't forget to change the water every few days to maintain the right oxygen level and give this plant the care it needs.

Monstera

Botanical Name: Monstera deliciosa

Monstera may have a hard time if you want it to thrive in water, but once you get the right conditions, a monstera growing in water is a charming sight!  It is recommended that you keep the leaves clean from salt and other debris. Make sure that the temperature remains between 15°C and 30°C, and that you provide your plant with plenty of light. Remember to fertilize regularly, but do not overdo it.

Chinese Money Plant

Botanical Name: Pilea peperomioides

The Chinese Money Plant has the charming nickname of 'lucky plant' because its ability to grow in water led to its popularity as a good luck symbol. The pretty, oval-shaped leaves are dark green on top with some mottling of white. It doesn't need soil to grow, just plenty of bright light.

English Ivy

Botanical Name: Hedera helix

Looking for an easy plant to take care of? Grow English ivy in shallow water. You can grow them in vases or in an aquarium tank. Cut the submerged stems into 4 inch (10 cm) pieces and remove the lower leaves. Place the stem in a jar of water that you keep on a bright windowsill indoors. The stems will take root in 1-2 weeks, and you'll have young plants.

Aluminum Plant

Botanical Name: Pilea cadierei

Pilea cadierei is a houseplant that will grow in water. The variety named Variegata grows in a gray-green variegated pattern. It's easy to grow and makes a nice, refreshing accent for home decor. It needs bright light and should be watered weekly or every 2 weeks.

Philodendron

Botanical Name: Philodendron

People often use philodendron as decorations. They are easy to be grown indoors.  When you plant your philodendron in water, it will grow true leaves, stems and roots. The only tough part is keeping your plant alive while your cuttings root. Philodendrons enjoy warm temperatures. A sunny kitchen counter should work well. Keep the jar partially filled with water and change the water every time it wanes yellowish.

Coleus

Botanical Name: Plectranthus scutellarioides

Coleus is a beautiful flowering plant that flowers all-year round. These plants are native to Asia but now they are popular as houseplants all over the world because of its decorative leaves. Coleus is easy to grow and they look great in all kind of containers, especially spherical ones like vases or wine glasses. A perfect gift for plant lovers, everyone wins with coleus!

Mint

Botanical Name: Mentha

Bring your kitchen alive with this container of fresh mint, specially grown in water. Keeping your mint in water will ensure you have a regular supply when you need it most, and will allow you to continue to use the plants when they die out. Simply crush the mint leaves when you want the room to smell inviting.

Moth Orchid

Botanical Name: Phalaenopsis spp.

Growing in water is the easiest way to start an orchid. This beautiful worldwide houseplant can thrive indoors via a water culture setup. In this system, roots are exposed to the air and its nutrients come from fertilization tablets. The plant still requires light and moderate watering, but it is much easier to maintain than other orchid growing methods.

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