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Pothos plant grow to the ceiling- a real house plant décor

“Lucky Bamboo” Dracaena Sandegriana

Impatiens

African Violet-Saintpaulia

Rex Begonia spp.

Houseplants You Can Grow in Water
Growing houseplants in water are a twist on the same plant properties. Many houseplants are genetically programmed to form roots from plant pieces exposed to moisture. It’s a survival and propagation adaptation; one that you can take advantage of to multiply your houseplant collection at no expense.

There are Indoor Plants that Grow in Water without much maintenance. You can grow them in clear vases and jars to use as a centerpiece.

If you are looking forward to having indoor plants that are very easy to grow in water, then you have landed at the right place. Some plants don’t need soil to grow, and Yes! These varieties easily grow in water without using an ounce of soil! Show off a collection of pretty vases, and say farewell to messy soil spills and watering dilemma when you grow your houseplants in water. Here are some interesting Indoor Plants that Grow in Water:

Spider Plant: Chlorophytum comosum
Spider plants look quite interesting with their narrow arching foliage and baby spiderettes. You can either grow them permanently in a glass jar or change the cuttings into a new pot, once they root. Keep changing the water every 2-3 days.

African Violet
Growing an African violet in water from leaves is usually a good way to get a clone of the parent plant, although some multicolor violets will yield plants with solid color flowers. Choose young, healthy African violet leaves to start new plants. Cut the leaf with about two inches of stem, and place the leaf in a narrow-necked bottle that keeps the leaf suspended and dry. Roots take about a month to form. Over time a tiny plantlet will form, complete with its own crown.

Baby’s Tears
Baby’s tears plants produce a myriad of tiny leaves on creeping plants that form a dense yet delicate trailing mat. Pinch off a cluster of stems, with or without roots, and watch how easily this plant adapts to growing in water. Because baby’s tears plants grow so many leaves along their stems, leaves that are constantly submerged may begin to rot. Change the water weekly to remove any leaves that are floating in the water, and allow the water level to drop once roots are well-formed and delivering moisture to the plant.

Begonia
The thick, succulent stems of begonias are very forgiving when harvesting the stems to grow in water. Practice with hardy wax begonias, which have very knobby leaf nodes that form roots easily. Even the fancy rex begonias and tuberous begonias will grow in water, and only a single leaf is necessary to start a whole new plant. It may take a couple of months for roots to form, and it’s wise to perform weekly water changes to prevent bacteria that can lead to rot.

Coleus
Botanical Name–Plectranthus scutellarioides With so many new coleus varieties hitting the market, it’s easy to design an entire garden around the orange, purple, and chartreuse leaves of these plants. Coleus plants are easy to propagate and grow in water, allowing you to create a colony of the handsome houseplants. Take a six-inch cutting, and remove the leaves from the bottom four inches. Place the cutting in a glass or vase of water, and you will see roots begin to form in several weeks. Adding a bit of compost tea to the water during monthly changes will help your coleus plants thrive.

Having colorful and serrated leaves, coleus will be the most colorful addition to glasses and jars. Since it likes indirect light, you can keep it as a tabletop centerpiece in a wine glass or decorative mason jar filled with water.

Impatiens
Impatiens are a standby for shade gardens, but sometimes it can be difficult to keep them moist enough. In fact, impatiens can grow as marginal pond plants, that’s how much they adore the water. Snip off a few stems at the end of the growing season, and put them in a vase, where they will root and grow as clones of the parent plant. You’ll have a free supply of impatiens to start your shade garden.

Lucky Bamboo
The hardy stalks of lucky bamboo can become a living centerpiece, no soil required. Growers often train the stalks of lucky bamboo into spirals or woven shapes, and while these extensions don’t affect the plant’s ability to grow in water, plants may become very top-heavy and require more than just water to stay in place. Surround your lucky bamboo stand with colorful gravel or rocks, which will add to the ornamental value as well as providing some support.

Philodendron
This ultra-easy houseplant is a no-fail introduction to growing plants in water. An established philodendron won’t mind donating several of its stems to water cultivation, and they look very pretty scattered about in vases of different sizes and colors. Philodendron plants grow in all light situations, but if it seems like there is more stem than leaf growth on your plants, a brighter light placement will enhance stocky growth.

Wandering Jew Tradescantia spp.
Wandering Jew plants fill a color gap in the houseplant collection like no other low-care plant can. Both the zebra-striped variety and the purple-leafed cultivar are well-adapted to houseplant life and will make a handsome focal point in rooms with moderate light. If you’ve ever trimmed up a wandering Jew plant and noticed that a stray clipping looked lively a few weeks later, this is a clue to the ease with which you can grow these plants in water. Look closely at the leaf nodes along a wandering Jew stem, and you’ll see root nubs waiting to grow. Add some stems to a mason jar or vase of water, and the plants will keep up their growth in your home.

Pothos-Epipremnium aureum
Are so easy to propagate that you’ll be giving plants to your friends in no time. Simply cut off a piece of the stem anywhere from 6″ to 12″ long, strip off the lower leaves & place it in water. Make sure you have node in the water & freshen the water every week. That’s it!

Peace Lilies Spathiphyllum
Growing peace lilies in a Betta vase with water makes an attractive display of foliage without the hassles of potting soil and plant pots. Although it is not recommended that you grow Betta fish in the water with peace lilies (because the environment is not generally suitable to sustain healthy fish) they are often sold together for this purpose. Whether you choose to add the Betta or simply grow your peace lily in a vase of water with decorative stones, peace lilies are well adapted to growing in water without soil.

Place in an area that receives filtered light. Direct sunlight damages foliage and heats the water, resulting in damage to the plant. Keep peace lilies 5 to 8 feet from windows.
Change the water once or twice per month, if it becomes cloudy or appears stagnant. Top off every few days to replace lost water and keep roots covered with fresh water. If you do not have Betta fish in the water, a weak solution of water-soluble fertilizer mixed to one-quarter strength provides the added nutrients your peace lily needs.