Indoor Plants That Can Grow in Water: A Guide to Hydroponic Houseplants

Know top 12 Indoor plants that everybody can grow in water. Hydroponic houseplants or plants that grow without soil, are easy to care for. Discover the top 12 indoor plants that can grow in water easily. These hydroponic houseplants grow without soil and easy to care for.

Top 12 Water-Grown Houseplants

1. Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)

Pothos growing in water

Pothos Care Tips

1. Pothos is forgiving, adaptable, and adds a cascading effect to shelves or hanging displays.
2. Place a stem cuttings in a glass container with water, ensuring the nodes are submerged.
3. Change the water every 1–2 weeks to prevent stagnation.
4. Trim vines to encourage bushier growth.
5. Can grow in low-light or indirect light.

2. Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana)

It is actually not a bamboo but belongs to the Dracaena family. Lucky bamboo is a feng shui plant for its ability to bring positive energy. This plant grows well in water and is grown in beautifula decorative bottles and vases. How to grow lucky bamboo

Lucky Bamboo Growing in Water

Lucky Bamboo Care Tips

1. Cover the roots in 1–2 inches of water, using distilled or filtered water to avoid chemical buildup.
2. Place in indirect light to prevent leaf burn.
3. Clean the container periodically to keep the water fresh.
4. Add colorful pebbles for stability and making it eye-catching.

3. Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)

Spider plants has air-purifying qualities. They produce pups or baby plants that can be easily propagated in water. How to care for Spider plant

Spider Plant Care Tips

1. Keep your spider plant in bright, indirect light.
2. Change water periodically to prevent algae.

Spider Plant growing in Water

4. Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)

Peace lilies have glossy leaves and attractive white flowers. You can transfer your peace lily plant growing in soil to water. Peace lilies grows well in low-light conditions. My peace lily is thriving in water for the last 7 years, producing several flowers every year. How to grow Peace Lily

Peace Lily Growing in Water

Peace Lily Care Tips

1. Place stem cuttings in a vase with water, ensuring no leaves are submerged.
2. Position in low to moderate light to avoid scorching.
3. Change water every 7–10 days to prevent bacteria and algae.
4. You can add a few drops of liquid fertilizer in water once in a month.

5. Philodendron

Philodendrons are attractive indoor plants heart-shaped leaves. The heartleaf philodendron, can grow in water for ever. You can display your philodendron on shelves or hanging basket with its trailing vines.

Philodendron Care Tips

1. Cut a stem with at least one node and place it in water.
2. Keep in bright, indirect light for vibrant growth.
3. Change water every 1–2 weeks to prevent cloudiness.
4. remove yellow and dead leaves.

6. English Ivy (Hedera helix)

English ivy is a classic climbing plant that adapts well to water-based environments. Its vibrant green leaves add a touch of elegance to any space. English ivy is perfect for creating vertical greenery or draping over edges.

English ivy Care Tips

1. Place cuttings with nodes in a clear container filled with water.
2. keep English ivy plant in indirect light to prevent leaf burn.
3. Change water periodically to avoid algae.
4. Prune regularly to control maintainits shape.

7. Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema)

Chinese evergreen has beautiful colorful, patterned leaves. It is a low-maintenance plant. It can easily grow in water as a hydroponic houseplant.  How to grow Chinese Evergreen Plant from cutting

Aglaonema Care Tips

1. To propagate it, place a stem cutting in water keeping a node in water.
2. Keep it in low to medium light, away from direct sunlight.
3. Change water every 7–10 days and add liquid fertilizer monthly.
4. Keep away from cold air from AC to prevent leaf drop.

8. Wandering Jew (Tradescantia zebrina)

Wandering Jew plants have attractive purple and green leaves. They grow quite fast. They root easily in water, making them a top pick for water propagation and water-grown houseplants. Just put some cuttings in water, and they will root in a few days and flourish for years to come.

Wandering Jew Growing in Water

Wandering Jew Care Tips

1. Place stem cuttings in water, ensuring nodes are submerged.
2. Keep in bright, indirect light to maintain vivid colors.
3. Change water weekly to prevent stagnation. If you do not change water for long time, then the color of leaves will change from green to red.
4. Trim leggy stems to encourage fuller growth.

9. Coleus

Coleus plants are known for their stunning, multicolored leaves. They can be propagated and grown in water, adding a burst of color due to vibrant foliage to your indoor space. Coleus offers endless variety with its vivid foliage patterns. Grow Coleus from cuttings

Coleus Care Tips

1. Take stem cuttings and place them in water, covering the nodes.
2. Position in bright, indirect light to enhance leaf color.
3. Refresh water every 7–10 days and clean the container.
4. Pinch back tips to make the plant bushy.

10. Monstera (Monstera deliciosa)

Monstera, also called the Swiss cheese plant, has unique split leaves. Its cuttings can grow well in water, making it a great hydroponic indoor plant.

Monstera Care Tips

1. Place a stem cutting with a node in a water-filled container.
2. Keep the plant in bright, indirect light.
3. Change water every 1–2 weeks and add liquid fertilizer monthly.

11. Anthurium

Anthuriums, also called as flamingo flowers, have heart-shaped blooms and glossy leaves. Some varieties of anthurium can be propagated and grown in water. How to propagate Anthurium from cutting

Anthurium in Water

Anthurium Care Tips

1. To propagate anthurium place a cutting  in a water and keep it in bright, indirect light.
2. Change water every 7–10 days to prevent algae and bacteria.
3. Add a diluted liquid fertilizer periodically to support growth.

12. Snake Plant (Sansevieria)

Snake plants, also known as mother-in-law’s tongue, has long, upright sharp leaves.  They are hardy indoor plants and generally grown in soil. But the snake plant can also grow in water with proper care. My snake plant is thriving in water for the last 3 years, producing several new leaves. How to grow Snake plant in water

Snake Plant Growing in Water, Decoration Ideas

Tips for Growing Indoor Plants in Water

Follow these general care tips for water-grown plants:

1. Change the water periodically to prevent algae and bacteria growth.
2. Use rain water or filtered or distilled water.
3. You can add a few drops of liquid fertilizer every 6 weeks to add nutrients.
4. Majority of plants growing in water prefer bright, indirect light.

By following the care tips outlined above, you can create an indoor garden quite easily.

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