Each and every soul needs some essential things to survive in the world. In the same manner, plants require sunlight, water, and a place to grow. The last one is “place,” which can be soil, water, clay pebbles, peat moss, etc. Nowadays, indoor gardeners like to grow their lovely houseplants without soil, in water. This way, a plant needs no soil and can survive in water easily.
Houseplant Care for Those Growing in Water
Plants that grow in water are very easy to care for. You can put the plants in glass jars and vases. If you put them in glass jars and vases, not only will it give you aesthetic pleasure, but it will also help you see the plants’ roots. You should change the water daily. But if you are a low-maintenance gardener, you can change the water after 3 or 4 days. For better performance, you will need to change the water daily and use water-soluble fertilizers, which plants usually take from soil to grow beautifully. You can also place the glass jar or vase where sunlight comes in. After following these steps, your plants will look much more alive and beautiful.
Growing Plants in Water
There are many indoor plants that grow in water easily without much effort. For instance, Coleus, Begonia, Peace Lily, etc. Some information about indoor plants is given below:
1. Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana)
Lucky Bamboo resembles bamboo but is actually a type of Dracaena. It is a cheap indoor plant that grows well in water without soil, requiring low care and maintenance. You can place these plants in a glass container with water and decorate the container with multicolored stones. However, Lucky Bamboo requires chlorine-free water, so it’s best to use strained or bottled water. To promote healthy growth, use liquid organic fertilizer.
2. Baby Tears Plant (Soleirolia soleirolii)
The Baby Tears plant is a vining species that produces countless small green leaves when properly grown. Choose a healthy and clean stem of the Baby Tears plant with or without roots, then place it in a jar or vase and watch it grow quickly. Clean the jar or vase weekly and change the water to encourage the plant to grow with many leaves.
3. Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)
Golden Pothos, mainly known as Devil’s Ivy, is a strong vining plant with pretty heart-shaped leaves of yellow-green color. It grows well in small amounts of water. For initial growth, change the water after 1 or 2 days and cut its stems. After cutting its stems, it will grow rapidly. Golden Pothos is easy to love, easy to grow, and easy to care for, thriving in medium light.
4. Coleus (Plectranthus scutellarioides)
If you want to decorate your house or office room with colorful plants, Coleus is the best choice. Coleus will fascinate you with its leaf size, shape, design, and colors. Each vibrant leaf contains amazing colors like green, yellow, purple, red, maroon, and pink serrated edges. Coleus grows perfectly in normal room temperature without sunlight.
5. Begonia (Begonia spp.)
Begonia is a high-maintenance plant because the water quantity changes as the plant grows. Its waxy leaves and succulent stems come in silver, white, deep green, or patterns of green, pink, and red. As Begonias grow, they release a rooting compound into the water, which is the secret to their success. Even though Begonias grow well in water, tuberous and rex Begonias exceptionally thrive in water. In conclusion, Begonia is a beautiful plant whose single leaf with stem attached makes for a normal but graceful display.
6. Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)
Peace Lilies are popularly used as indoor plants, symbolizing prosperity, peace, and purity. You can choose to grow Peace Lilies in large or small amounts of water. Place your Peace Lily pots in medium indirect light, as direct sunlight can scorch the leaves. You can also frequently add hydroponic liquid fertilizer to the water for better performance. Finally, growing Peace Lilies in water is a viable option.
7. English Ivy (Hedera helix)
English Ivy is not only evergreen but also an amazing low-maintenance indoor plant. It has colorful leaves and grows quickly in various locations. Another characteristic of English Ivy is its climbing nature, making it suitable for growing in a glass jar in your room or used to cover walls, gardens, and outdoor areas. Overall, English Ivy offers a beautiful and sunny environment.
8. African Violets (Saintpaulia ionantha)
African Violets are famous for their beautiful flowers, available in various colors like purple, pink, blue, mauve, and white. Many people choose this plant to decorate indoor and office rooms. African Violets thrive in water like all other water plants and are attractive despite being simple and low-maintenance houseplants.
9. Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica)
Rubber Plant is a large indoor plant with large waxy green leaves. When grown in soil and sunlight, it can reach heights of up to 10 feet, but when grown in water, it takes longer to grow. Its small roots take 3 to 4 months to develop. When growing Rubber Plants in water, place the pot or vase in indirect light, as they require plenty of indirect light to thrive.
10. Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)
Spider Plant is a conventional houseplant that grows quickly in water. Its colorful leaves make it very popular, and it’s easy to maintain. These plants grow well in water and indirect sunlight, as direct sunlight can lead to bacterial growth in water. As Spider Plants grow, they produce ‘pups’ or ‘babies’ that can be placed in corners, side tables, and center tables. Change the water every one or two days and enjoy the beautiful scene of the Spider Plant.
