Are you one who wants to grow green plants at home but without use of soil? Well, it sounds a little complicated- growing plants without soil. But it’s true.
Anyone can grow plants or you can say watery plants. These plants don’t require soil to grow plants. However, these plants are easy to care for and can be planted in jars, waste glass, or terrariums.
Many plants are out there that you can grow indoors. For example, if you want to grow food in your home without use of chemicals you can plant them. Or if you want to décor your home with some plants and greenery choose the plants that work for you like blooming and wide leaves.
Moreover, water plants come with several advantages such as it requires less maintenance, creates no mess, and these plants are safe and resistant to diseases.
So without further ado, let us explore the plants that grow in water.
5 Plants that grow in water without soil
1. Wandering Jew
It is a Tradescantia genus species of plants including 75 different species. This grows in water as long as it stays in the right condition (which is indirect sunlight and water). Thus, it maintains a temperature between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.
These plants are native to Central America and have nice looking purple color. To plant Wandering jew in your home, one should cut the top of the plant with roots and put it in a container. Then put a little water in it and let it grow.
2. Philodendron
Probably you have seen this plant in many homes. This has several species of which Vines and non-climbers are the popular one. The vine philodendron can rise around the walls and windows while non-climbers have broad green lush leaves that grow in pots.
To grow a philodendron you should cut about 1/6 healthy plant and put it into the container. Remember if you are using tap water then let the chlorine in the water settle overnight. And keep changing the water in 3-4 days so its roots start growing. One more thing, you should keep them in indirect sunlight.
3. PaperWhite
If you are looking for décor flowers then start growing PaperWhite. These not only look awesome but also produce great fragrant blossoms. For a more attractive look you can add a couple of rocks in it to give it a more natural and beautiful look.
To get started with PaperWhite take its valve and fill it in the container with two inches of water in it. Add a few pebbles in the container to close down its roots and add support to Paper bulbs.
4. Water Lily
If you want the best blooming flowers in your home then Water Lily is the perfect choice. These are best for ponds and aquariums. To grow water lilies, pick a vessel and put 15-20 gallons of water in it and add varieties of water lilies so it can be grown easily. The bigger the bowl is it allows the leaves to spread and tend to produce bigger.
5. Rosemary
If you want to grow herbs in the home then rosemary will be the best choice. Its shrubs and blooms with blue flowers. With this homegrown herb, you can access homegrown herbs. Moreover, it has air purifying properties that spreads natural air freshener.
To get started with rosemary, cut the fresh stem of rosemary up to 3 inches and put it into the water. Put the container in partial sunlight and change the water after every week.
The more plants you can grow in water
- Oregano
- English Ivy
- Spider plant
- Moses
- Arrowhead
- Coleus
- Cladophora moss ball
- Lotus
- Impatiens
- African Violet
- Jade plant
- Lemongrass
- Begonia
This was the list of plants you can grow in water without a hydroponic system. So, choose your best herb, plant or flower and start growing in your indoor garden.
