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A common method of success is propagating indoor plants directly into water. To encourage root growth, simply take cuttings from an established plant and submerge them in water. These cuttings will eventually grow into full-grown plants just like their parents. To start, just make a small incision.
These 12 indoor plants can be started in water right now.
Chinese Money Plant
The leaves of the Chinese money plant are round, coin-shaped. It grows well in water and requires little maintenance. It can create a permanent effect with little maintenance and works well in low light. This plant is said to give your home a distinctive look and bring good luck.
English Ivy
With its flowing tendrils, English ivy is a traditional plant that exudes elegance. This vine grows wonderfully in water. Due to its low maintenance requirements, preference for low to medium light and adaptability to most indoor conditions, it is ideal as a trailing plant on hanging baskets or shelves. English ivy adds curb appeal and health benefits to your home, and also helps purify the air.12 Herb Plants to Grow in Water
Spider Plant
Due to their extreme adaptability and ability to grow in light ranges – from dim to bright indirect light – spider plants are ideal for beginners. If they are ignored for a while, they can heal quickly. Spider plants, which are well-known for cleaning the air, look fantastic in any space and grow easily in a cup of water.
Pothos Plant
Because of their adaptability, pothos plants can grow in a variety of light environments. They like to be overlooked and are perfect for people unsure of their watering habits. The pothos plant adds beauty and low maintenance to any home with its cascading tendrils.
African Violet (Saintpaulia)
African violets have a stunning appearance. They like constant moisture and strong, indirect light. These plants add a delicate, floral touch to your home decor and are perfect for windowsills or small spaces.
Ficus Benjamina
It is possible to propagate Ficus benjamina, also known as the weeping fig, in water. This houseplant is a great complement to indoor spaces with its elegant, drooping branches and luxuriant leaves. It is also known to improve air quality. Select a sturdy branch (4-6 inches long) from an established Ficus benjamina plant with a few leaves remaining at the top. Put it in a cup of water, and watch it grow.
Lucky Bamboo
Lucky bamboo can thrive with just water, so it’s a low-maintenance way to bring greenery into your home. It grows best in low to medium light and is often given as a symbol of wealth and luck.
Peace Lily
Peace lilies are visually pleasing, low-light-tolerant plants that are easy to maintain because they tilt when they need water. They can improve indoor air quality and moderate to low light levels. Peace lilies have beautiful white flowers that are useful as well as ornamental.
Chinese Evergreen
Chinese evergreens are incredibly versatile and can survive only on water. They offer the possibility to fit any decor style as they are available in many designs and colors. Not only are these plants fashionable, they also have the added benefit of improving indoor air quality.
Caladium
Large, heart-shaped leaves with vivid patterns and hues in caladium shades of pink, red, white and green. They are ideal for bringing a pop of color to any interior setting. They can provide year-round visual appeal when grown indoors. They do best in warm, humid conditions with moderate to strong indirect light.
Prayer Plant (Maranta Leuconeura)
The prayer plant makes a distinctive and vibrant addition to any area with eye-catching leaf designs in shades of white, red and green. This plant is undoubtedly beautiful to look at, making it a perfect complement to interior designs.
Monstera
The huge, hollow leaves of Monsteras, sometimes known as the Swiss cheese plant, are renowned for their adaptability to a variety of light conditions. They are known for their air purifying properties and for giving a strong, tropical atmosphere to any place. Monsteras are very easy to maintain, making them ideal for anyone looking to use indoor plants to create a focal point.
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