Yes! There are Indoor Plants that grow in water without much maintenance (not the hydroponic type)
Some plants don’t need soil to grow. These varieties easily grow in water initially without using an ounce of soil! Here are some interesting Indoor Plants that Grow in Water.
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While the graft is still fresh, place it in a glass container with water. Choose a container with a narrower neck that will support the top of the plant. Because the new plant will receive all the nutrients from the water, the type of water is essential here. Use bottled water rich in ingredients instead of tap, from which the nutrients have been removed by filtration and chlorination unless stated otherwise.
Usually, after two weeks you will see the first signs of rooting on your new plant. Make sure you change the water every few days to prevent the roots from rotting or keeping in the nutrient for the plant.
Which plants grow in water:
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1. Lucky Bamboo
The lucky bamboo is one of the best indoor plants that grow in water. Narrow vases are perfect for this plant, depending on the size. Make sure the roots are submerged in the water and add some gravels around them for firm placement.
Sunlight: Bright, indirect
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2. Philodendron
The Heart-leaf philodendron is quite adaptable for growing in water. Keep a 6 inches long cutting in a clear glass jar or bowl in a location with bright indirect light. Don’t forget to change the water once in 3-4 days and it’ll keep growing.
Sunlight: Bright, indirect
Additional Care: Add some charcoal in water to prevent rot and algae formation.
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3. Pothos
With its glossy heart-shaped foliage, pothos is one more option to go for. Grow it in water, in a clear fishbowl and keep that on a shelf, cascading pothos leaves will look incredible. Keep changing the water every few days to maintain the right oxygen level.
Sunlight: Varies, can tolerate very low light
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4. Chinese Evergreen & Dumbcane
With variegated and leathery leaves having a silvery pattern, the dumb cane and Chinese evergreen plant can be grown in water. You can quickly propagate the cuttings in a transparent vase filled with small aquarium rocks. After a few months, once the roots appear and become bigger, transfer them in the soil.
Sunlight: Filtered light to partial shade but never direct sunlight
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5. Spider Plant
Spider plants look quite impressive 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.
Sunlight: Bright, direct
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6. Arrowhead Plant
Like other climbers and vining plants, the arrowhead plant is pretty straightforward to grow indoors in water. Keep adding fresh water twice a week, and it’ll keep on growing. If you like, transplant it into a potting soil once the cutting sets new roots.
Sunlight: Varies.
Variety heavily variegated - bright, filtered light.
Variety less variegated - average light
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7. Coleus
Having colourful and serrated leaves, coleus will be the most colourful addition to glasses and jars. Since it likes indirect light, you can keep it as a tabletop centrepiece in a wine glass or decorative mason jar filled with water.
Sunlight: Bright, indirect
Tip: Adding compost tea in the water will enhance their growth.
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8. Wandering Jew
Wandering jews are tough plants that grow like a weed in warm climates. The astonishing purple-coloured and variegated varieties make them desirable houseplants. The best part is you can grow them in water in terrariums.
Sunlight: Bright, indirect
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9. Dracaena
Many indoor dracaena varieties can adapt to growing in water. Glass jugs and narrow jars are good for them. Just remember to use chlorine and fluoride-free water. Also, never let the water in the jar to become mushy and unclear and keep changing it two to three times a week.
Sunlight: Filter, indirect
10. Ornamental Sweet Potato
Ornamental sweet potato vine in a glass jar will add a tropical touch to your kitchen windowsill. Trim a few 6 to 8 inches long stems just below the leaf node, remove the lower leaves and submerge them half in water. Keep changing the water, and it’ll grow.
Sunlight: Bright
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11. English Ivy
English ivy can your next indoor water garden plant. You can grow its cuttings in vases for a long time. Snip all the bottom leaves of an ivy stem and transfer it into a glass jar and enjoy it on a bright windowsill.
Sunlight: Varies, from bright to low light
16. Herbs
Not just the houseplants, there are herbs and vegetables that you can grow in water. Some of the best ones are mint, green onions, fennel, sage and celery.
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