12 Indoor Vines that Grow in Water and Thrive

Meet our Editorial Team, a collection of expert gardeners, writers, and DIY aficionados committed to delivering top-notch content. From organic gardening and indoor plant care to culinary arts and home improvements, we cover a wide spectrum of topics to enrich your life.
Learn About Our Editorial Policy

2-Minute Read

These Indoor Vines that Grow in Water are the best way to bring nature into your home without worrying too much about soil and maintenance!

Even if you’re not an ideal plant grower, you can plant these Indoor Vines that Grow in Water in decorative vases and glasses without worrying about maintenance.


Indoor Vines that Grow in Water

1. String of Hearts

String of Hearts Vines that Grow in Water
reddit

Botanical Name: Ceropegia

Growing strings of heart in the water is super easy. Its heart-shaped leaves with white patterns do best in bright, indirect sunlight. Just remember to change the water every 7-10 days, and it will grow fine. If you like it, there are more string succulents you should know about!

2. Pothos

Pothos on table top

Botanical Name: Epipremnum aureum

Pothos is often confused with philodendron, another popular houseplant with beautiful heart-shaped foliage. All it needs is a warm spot with bright, indirect light. The best part is you can grow all the pothos varieties in the water.

Here’s all you need to know about growing pothos in water

3. Rex Begonia Vine

Rex Begonia Vine on windowsill
twitter/Plantjungle

Botanical Name: Cissus javana

The plant is easy to propagate in water and looks great due to its unique foliage, like no other plant. Keep the vase or container in a bright spot but not in too harsh direct sunlight.

Fun Fact: There are also other plants from the Cissus genus that you can grow in water. Discover the names of more cissus plants here.

4. Inch Plant

indoor Inch Plant on table
homegardenfirst

Botanical Name: Tradescantia zebrina

The inch plant, which is also known as wandering dude, is super easy to grow in water, but it needs all day long, bright indirect sunlight to grow well. Check out the step-by-step tutorial here.

5. Cebu Blue Pothos

Cebu Blue Pothos vine Grow in Water jar

Botanical Name: Epipremnum pinnatum

The magnificent hue of blue in the foliage of this plant can make any place look special. Just subject the plant to bright, indirect sunlight, change the water regularly, and watch it thrive.

6. English Ivy

Botanical Name: Hedera helix

Super easy to propagate and grow in water. The lush green or variegated foliage of the English Ivy looks spectacular.

Additionally, you can also grow wax ivy in water, a similar English ivy lookalike. Learn more about growing ivy in the water here!

7. Philodendron

reddit

Botanical Name: Philodendron

Philodendrons is one of the most mainstream houseplants. It needs minimal care and is quite adaptive to all indoor environments.

A glass of water and bright indirect sunlight is all it needs to grow roots. You can grow many philodendrons in water–it’s easy; our favorite is the heart leaf one!

8. Swiss Cheese Plant

Swiss Cheese Plant cutting in glass jar

Botanical Name: Monstera Adansonii

The Swiss Cheese Plant, also known as Monstera deliciosa, is one of the most popular Indoor Vines that Grow in Water, and we have a great post on how to care for it!

Tip: Take a cutting from a healthy, mature plant and place it in a water-filled vase. Keep the container in a warm, well-lit location, and ensure that the cutting has a leaf node so it forms roots.

9. Silver Satin Pothos

reddit

Botanical Name: Scindapsus

The beautiful silver vine can also be grown indoors in just water. It’s a great addition to any home or office if you are looking for a cheap, low-maintenance living centerpiece for your table.

Just make sure to change the water regularly to prevent the growth of mold and bacteria and don’t miss checking out its most beautiful varieties!

10. Arrowhead Vine

Botanical Name:  Syngonium podophyllum

Native to Central and South America, the Arrowhead Vine is known for its arrow-shaped leaves that can come in shades of green, pink, and white. It can tolerate lower light conditions and keep growing for years if water is changed regularly.

11. Purple Heart

reddit

Botanical Name: Tradescantia pallida

This vine is perfect for adding a splash of purple indoors. You can grow it easily in water and as long as it has a spot with bright, indirect light.

The stems of Purple Heart are slightly succulent in nature and very fragile so be extra careful when handling it.

12. Grape Ivy

planthusiasts

Botanical Name: Cissus rhombifolia

Known for its glossy, lobed leaves, grape ivy will grow effortlessly in water. Place it in a container filled with fresh water near a window with filtered sunlight and you are good to go.

You just have to ensure to change the water weekly to keep the plant healthy.

Recent Posts

Join our 3 Million Followers:

2.6MFollowers
300kFans
69kSubscribers

Related Articles

1 COMMENT

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here