Growing Philodendron in Water is ultra-easy and a lot more fun without the soil! Learn all the steps in this detailed article.
Growing Philodendron in Water is the best way to enjoy the beauty of its trailing vines in attractive, transparent jars and vases. This way, you can also keep this houseplant as a tabletop centerpiece!
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Origin
Philodendron is native to America. The glossy green foliage of this plant can give a tropical touch to your indoor garden. You can grow the climbing varieties in hanging baskets or train them along a trellis. The self-heading or non-climbing varieties with upright foliage look excellent on the tabletop or floor.
Best Varieties to Grow in Water
Apart from growing in the soil, most of the varieties of this NASA-approved air-purifying plant can be grown in water. Heart Leaf Philodendron (Philodendron hederaceum) and Velvet Leaf Vine (Philodendron micans) are the two best species for this purpose.
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How to Grow Philodendron in Water
Things You’ll Need:
- Clean jar or vase
- Scissors, sharp knife, or gardening clippers
How to Grow:
- From a healthy plant, identify stems with healthy-glossy leaves. Now snip off several cuttings just below the node.
- Take cuttings measuring 6 inches in length, or you can also cut them according to the size of the vase or jar you will use.
- Get rid of all the bottom leaves from cuttings, make sure no leaves would submerge in the water.
- Now, put it in a vase or jar filled with fresh water. Non-chlorinated water would be the best.
- Position the cutting so that leaf nodes stay in the water and the cutting remains in an upright position.
Philodendron Care in Water
Location
Place your water-grown philodendrons in a bright location, but not in direct sunlight—set vase near a window that receives indirect sunlight all day long. If you’ve got a south-facing sunny window, keep the plant at least 3-4 feet away from it, covered with sheer blinds, as direct sunlight for a longer duration of time can burn its leaves.
Watering
Change water often. Every 3-4 days will be ideal for better oxygen circulation! Avoid using tap water if it contains chlorine, and make sure the water is neither too cool nor hot.
Fertilizer
Nourish the plant by using a balanced liquid fertilizer. Add 1/2 or 1 teaspoon of it in two-gallon water and feed the plant once a month with it.
If you have an aquarium, you can also use its water in the ratio of 1:1 with fresh water. The solution will significantly help the plant to have lush growth.
Taking Care of Roots
If you are using a small jar or vase, the plant may become root-bound. In that case, move it to a larger vase.
In water, aerial roots develop regular roots as offshoots; this enhances the plant’s ability to put together water and nutrients. If you like, you can remove these roots while changing the water.
Decorating with Water Grown Philodendron
While decorating with philodendron in vases or transparent jars, you have many options. It can be an attractive tabletop centerpiece. Use stylish decorative vases and locate the plant on coffee tables, shelves, desks, plant stands, or the dining table. It will look excellent everywhere!
