Indoor plants are an excellent way to enliven otherwise sterile spaces like workstations and rooms. What makes the decor even more intriguing are plants that can grow in water – an effortless and maintenance-friendly way to bring nature indoors. This trend of growing indoor plants in water, also known as hydroculture, is incredibly fascinating as it gives a clean, simple, and chic aesthetic to your décor. This guide will bring you closer to some of the best indoor plants that perform exceptionally well in water-only environments.
1. Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana)
Lucky Bamboo is a popular water-growing indoor plant that is believed to bring good fortune according to the principles of Feng Shui. They aren’t true bamboos but belong to the Dracaena genus. These plants thrive in filtered sunlight and water, making them ideal for indoor gardening. You can place cuttings of Lucky Bamboo in a container filled with pebbles and water or simply use a glass vase. The roots of the bamboo will spread in the water, and the stalks can be manipulated into different shapes for an artistic look. Remember to change the water every 10-15 days to avoid the build-up of algae.
2. Philodendrons
Philodendrons are a wanderer’s delight with over 450 species and known for their glossy heart-shaped leaves. They are ideal indoor water plants, especially for beginners due to their adaptability and resistance to growing conditions. You can use a regular stem cutting with a node (a little bump on the stem) placed in a jar, vase, or bottle filled with water. The water should be replaced every 2-3 weeks, and you should provide your Philodendrons with medium to bright light.
3. Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)
Also known as Devil’s Ivy, Pothos is a home-décor favorite due to its beautiful trailing vines. It’s an incredibly easy plant to raise in water and can stay that way indefinitely. All you need is to ensure that the parts of your cutting, including the nodes, are submerged in water. Water propagation of Pothos can give you a new plant in one month. They like bright, filtered light but also can tolerate low-light levels.
4. Snake Plant (Sansevieria)
Snake Plant is another drought-tolerant, air-purifying, and low-light-loving indoor plant that can grow in water. They have thick, erect, and sword-like leaves that appear in various colors – light green, dark green, yellow, silver, or even gold. To propagate Snake Plant in water, take leaf cuttings, let them callus for 1-2 days, then submerge in water. Snake Plants prefer indirect light, but can tolerate low light too, making them suitable for rooms with few windows.
5. Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)
Peace Lilies are one of the rare flowering plants that can be grown in water. They display a white, leaf-like flower that looks elegant against deep green leaves. Place your plant container in a location with low, indirect light, which makes it perfect for offices and homes. Change the water once a week and make sure only the roots are submerged in water, not the base of the plant.
6. Spider Plant (Chlorophytum Comosum)
Spider plants are hardy, indoor plants beloved for their arching tufts of narrow, variegated leaves. The baby spider plants, also known as “spiderettes,” can be easily propagated in a jar of water. Once roots are developed, it can be left to grow in water or transferred to soil. Spider plants do well in indirect light conditions and prefer their water to be changed once a week.
7. Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema)
Renowned for its stunning foliage, the Chinese Evergreen is a great addition to indoor spaces. This genus offers a variety of species with different multicolored, vibrant leaves. You can propagate it in water by cutting a stem or a tip, then submerge the cut end, including a node into water. It’s an adaptable plant that can tolerate less-water and less-sunshine spaces.
8. English Ivy (Hedera helix)
English Ivy’s trailing vines look gorgeous in hanging baskets or draped elegantly over shelves. They are a popular choice for growing in water, needing only a cutting placed in water and indirect light to start the root process. Change the water weekly to ensure the health of the plant.
In conclusion, each of these indoor water plants, with their unique beauty and easy-care methods, can bring the beauty of nature into your home or office. They are perfect for individuals short on space, low on time, or beginners in gardening. Turning your home into a botanical refuge is definitely within reach with these indoor water-loving plants.
