16 Amazing Indoor Plants That Grow In Water

There are Indoor Plants that Grow in Water without much maintenance. You can grow them in clear vases and jars to use as a centerpiece.

If you are looking forward to having indoor plants that are very easy to grow in water, then you have landed at the right place. Some plants don’t need soil to grow, and Yes! These varieties easily grow in water initially without using an ounce of soil! Here are some interesting Indoor Plants that Grow in Water.

1. Philodendron

Botanical Name: Philodendron

In all the philodendron species, 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.

Tip: Add some charcoal in water to prevent rot and algae formation.

2. Lucky Bamboo

Botanical Name–Dracaena sanderiana

Famous for its forgiving nature, 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.

Also Read: Best Coffee Table Plants To Grow Indoors

3. Pothos

Botanical Name–Epipremnum aureum

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 wonderful. Keep changing the water every few days to maintain the right oxygen level.

Also Read: Best Pothos Varieties to Grow Indoors

4. Chinese Evergreen & Dumbcane

Botanical Name–Aglaonema & Dieffenbachia

With variegated and leathery leaves having a silvery pattern, the dumb cane and Chinese evergreen plant can be grown in water. You can easily 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.

5. Spider Plant

Botanical Name–Chlorophytum comosum

Spider plants look quite interesting 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. Check out these indoor spider plant care tips here.

Also Read: Proven Health Benefits of Spider Plant

6. Arrowhead Plant

Botanical Name–Syngonium podophyllum

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.

7. Coleus

Botanical Name–Plectranthus scutellarioides

Having colorful and serrated leaves, coleus will be the most colorful addition to glasses and jars. Since it likes indirect light, you can keep it as a tabletop centerpiece in a wine glass or decorative mason jar filled with water.

Tip: Adding compost tea in the water will enhance their growth.

8. Wandering Jew

Botanical Name–Tradescantia pallida, Tradescantia fluminensis, Tradescantia zebrina

Wandering jews are tough plants that grow like a weed in warm climates. The astonishing purple-colored and variegated varieties make them desirable houseplants. The best part is you can grow them in water in terrariums.

9. Dracaena

Botanical Name–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.

Also Read: Dracaena Houseplant Benefits

10. Croton

Botanical Name–Codiaeum variegatum

Croton has the boldest foliage in all the houseplants, we also added it in our list of houseplants for kid’s room. While it may not grow permanently in water but you can use this method to root its cuttings.

11. Impatiens

Botanical Name–Impatiens walleriana

Impatiens can grow in water for quite a long time. Remove all the lower leaves and submerge their cut ends in water. Once they form long roots, transplant them in pots. This way, more new impatiens will be ready in the nick of time.

12. Begonia

Botanical Name–Begonia

Like impatiens, growing begonias in water is also possible. You can keep them in a clear bowl for around two months before they start to fade. Don’t forget to change the water every week to save the begonia cuttings from rotting.

13. Paperwhite

Botanical Name–Narcissus papyraceus

You can grow paperwhite narcissus bulbs in water and force them to flower easily. For this, get a glass terrarium and fill one-quarter of it with seashells and gravels. Now arrange the bulbs closely and cover half of them with these gravels to fix them at their spot. After this, fill the terrarium with water, up to the base of bulbs but in a way that it’s not wetting them. That’s it, keep them at a bright spot and they’ll start blooming after 4-5 weeks.

14. Ornamental Sweet Potato

Botanical Name–Ipomoea batatas

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.

15. English Ivy

Botanical Name–Hedera helix

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.

 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, and celery. Check out our article to find more names.