00:00Do you love the look of indoor plants but not the mess?
00:03Keep your home clean with houseplants that grow in water.
00:06No dirt required.
00:08Growing plants in water is a fun and interesting activity for new gardeners, houseplant parents
00:13with limited space, and those who have been known to forget to water their plants.
00:18Many popular houseplants such as Monstera, Pothos, and Philodendron can all make a home
00:23in a container of water.
00:25So, let's ditch the soil and learn more about this low-maintenance way to expand your
00:30houseplant collection.
00:32Not all plants are suitable for growing in water.
00:35You'll want to choose low-light plants that tolerate wet roots.
00:39If a plant prefers to grow in direct sun, there is a chance the water will become cloudy with
00:43bacteria that also thrive with sunlight.
00:46So it is best to grow plants with this method in bright, indirect light to low light.
00:51You can grow plants in water by rooting cuttings or by using a plant that is already rooted
00:56in soil.
00:57If you use the latter, be sure to wash all the dirt off the roots before submerging.
01:01Hanging or creeping plants such as vines or those with woody stems and thick cuticles
01:06are often the easiest to root and grow in a water environment.
01:10One such plant is Pothos.
01:12Growing Pothos in water works just as well as growing one in soil.
01:16Plus, there are so many to choose from, any of which can make a happy home in your plant
01:21collection.
01:22And here are 8 other favorite houseplants to grow in water.
01:26No soil?
01:27No problem!
01:29Tradescantia, commonly known as the inch plant, is a popular and easy to care for houseplant
01:34cherished for its striking foliage and vibrant colors.
01:38Philodendron typically feature large heart-shaped leaves and can thrive in various light conditions,
01:43making them ideal for indoor environments.
01:47The very popular and low-maintenance peace lily is distinguished by its glossy dark green
01:52leaves and delicate white lily-like flowers.
01:56Lucky Bamboo, despite its name, is just a houseplant, not real bamboo.
02:00It typically consists of slender green stems that can be grown in various decorative arrangements,
02:06often in water.
02:07It is easy to care for, making it a low-maintenance choice for indoor gardening.
02:13Anthurium, also known as the flamingo flower, is a striking plant valued for its stunning heart-shaped
02:18flowers that come in various shades, with the most common being red, but they can also
02:23be found in pink, white, or even green.
02:27The Mini Monstera is a captivating houseplant that bears a striking resemblance to its larger
02:32cousin, the Monstera Deliciosa, but on a smaller scale.
02:36It is recognized for its unique split leaves and fast-growing vines that are also very
02:41easy to propagate.
02:43And last but certainly not least is the Spider Plant, known for its distinctive arching leaves
02:48with green and white stripes.
02:50The baby spiderettes that are produced can easily be propagated into new plants.
02:55Here is a list of a few other popular houseplants that can be grown using this method.
03:02Now that you've chosen your plant, you must now choose an appropriate container.
03:06You can use pretty much any type of container, from glass jars to vases, to unique and intricate
03:12propagation stations specific to this method of growing.
03:15Either way, clear glass works best and allows you to keep tabs on the root system and cleanliness
03:21of the water.
03:22Be sure to also choose a container that matches the size of the plant.
03:26A newly clipped cutting may only need a small bottle or vase, but an already potted houseplant
03:31may require a bit more room.
03:34Also, if using vases, you will want to choose a piece with a large enough neck to both insert
03:39the plant and possibly remove once it has overgrown its allotted space.
03:45Next, you'll need to prepare your water.
03:48After filling the container with clean, room temperature water, it is recommended to allow
03:52the water to sit for 24 hours to allow any chemicals to dissipate.
03:57Tap water, rain water, or well water all work well.
04:02However, bottled water or water run through a reverse osmosis system may be too devoid of
04:07nutrients for your plants to thrive.
04:11Once you have your plant, container, and water ready to go, you may want to consider some
04:15decorative gravel, marbles, or pebbles at the bottom of the vase.
04:19However, these extra materials may require a bit more maintenance to keep the water clean.
04:25You may also want to use chopsticks, toothpicks, or cork to help keep the foliage upright and
04:30out of the water.
04:32The only part of the plant you want in the water is the root system.
04:36As mentioned earlier, it is best to grow the plant in indirect sunlight to help prevent unwanted
04:41algae growth.
04:43From here, be sure to keep an eye on the water level and top off as needed.
04:48You'll want to change the water frequently, every few weeks or so, or if it becomes cloudy.
04:53You can also trim any roots that start to look unruly.
04:57If your houseplant begins to grow too large for the space provided, you may want to consider
05:02transferring it to a pot with soil.
05:05This will allow for more stability and room to spread its roots.
05:10Your plant will receive nutrients from the water and other elements from the air, but a
05:14small dose of fertilizer can help maintain a healthy plant.
05:18Simply add a weak solution of a good quality, water-soluble fertilizer to the container every
05:23four to six weeks.
05:25This solution should consist of just one quarter of the recommended strength.
05:29If your plants begin to yellow, remove the plant, rinse the root system, and provide it
05:34with fresh water.
05:36This may have been caused by too much fertilizer.
05:39Be sure to also change the water every two to four weeks to flush out any excess salts from
05:44the fertilizer.
05:46Another method to growing plants in water is to propagate cuttings.
05:50A lot of different types of plants can be rooted in water.
05:54Cuttings from vining plants such as pothos root quickly in just a glass of water with just
05:59a quick snip of a stem.
06:01Plants that sucker or produce offshoots such as snake plants or the money plant can also
06:05be propagated using this method.
06:08To start new plants from existing vining plants, you want to snip a three to four inch healthy
06:13stem just below a leaf node.
06:15Place the cutting in a container with clean water ensuring the node is submerged.
06:20The cutting should be stored in an area that receives indirect light and await the development
06:24of roots which can take anywhere from ten days to several weeks.
06:29For more detailed information on propagating vining plants, see the link in the description
06:33for a relevant video.
06:35To propagate other types of leafy houseplants, you can either remove an offshoot from the
06:40mother plant or take cuttings from an existing leaf.
06:42For example, on the very popular snake plant, you can remove one of the small pups or plantlets
06:48growing along the main root system once it has grown sufficient roots of its own.
06:53Or you can snip off a leaf and insert the cut end into just enough water to cover the bottom
06:58of the leaf.
06:59As mentioned earlier, place the cuttings in bright indirect sunlight until the roots develop.
07:04Herbs can be propagated in a similar way.
07:07Whether you want more plants to grow outdoors during the growing season or you want to continue
07:11that steady flow of fresh flavor throughout the winter months, many types of herbs can
07:16be grown in water including basil, thyme, mint, oregano, and sage.
07:21Beginning with the stems of herb plants from your garden, clip stems about 6 inches long and
07:27remove the leaves from the bottom 4 inches.
07:29Place the stems in jars filled with water and place them in a sunny window to grow.
07:34Be sure to clip each leaf as it grows to full size as this will help to encourage the stem
07:39to produce more leaves at the top.
07:42The herbs will continue to grow for a few months using this method.
07:45You're now equipped with the knowledge to harness the power of water and expand your plant collection.
07:51Let us know in the comments below if you've had success either growing or propagating plants
07:55plants using this method.
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