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These vases are worth getting for those who often forget to water them
If you love vases but often forget to water them, this can eventually lead to plant death, so it’s worth considering growing without soil. Gardeners claim that many popular indoor plants are able to grow in a container with only water. To do this, simply submerge the roots of the plant in water, making sure the leaves are positioned above it, writes marthastewart.com.
However, such growing conditions will not suit every plant, the publication noted, and named those plants that will feel comfortable without soil.
1. chlorophytum (spider plant)
This plant, known for its arching leaves, is relatively easy to grow in water.
“Although it can tolerate low-light conditions, it tends to grow more vigorously and have brighter leaves in better light,” explained Jackson & Perkins President Kelly Funk and advised avoiding dropping leaves into water.
2. lucky bamboo
Despite its name, this plant actually belongs to the dracaena family, not the bamboo family.
“It prefers bright indirect lighting, creating a bold expression for home decor,” Funk told us.
3. Potos
Potus can grow up to a foot long in just a month. This plant requires frequent watering, so it makes sense to grow it simply in water rather than soil.
“Its leaves are heart-shaped on long liana stems, and the colouring can be either solid green or with shades of lettuce or creamy white,” said Botanic Garden director Adrienne Roethling.
4. Sansevieria (snake plant)
The stems of this plant grow and root in water. A healthy stem can be cut from the base and placed in water, Retling says.
Sansevieria grows best in partial light and shade. It comes in a variety of colours, from green and grey to gold or a combination of both.
5. Philodendron
Philodendron is also great for growing in water. According to Funk, its stems look great in vases on windowsills. It can grow in any sunlight, but does best in bright light – it produces more leaves.
6. Coleus
This plant, which is suitable for beginners, is easy to grow in water.
“Many gardeners like to keep cuttings of coleus to grow a new plant before the next season. Cut off part of the stem, removing the lower leaves, place it in water and in just a few weeks you’ll have a plant with developed roots,” advises Retling.
Coleus can be grown permanently in water or transplanted into a pot with soil. It grows well in sun and shade and is equally successful in containers and in the open.
7. Monstera
Monstera’s large leaves grow well in bright indirect light, says Funk. When growing it without soil, be mindful of proper water quality and feeding, says the expert.
8. Rosemary
Rosemary plants need enough sunlight to grow, Funk states. She advises placing it in a location that receives direct sunlight for at least six hours a day.
When upright, rosemary can reach heights of 2 to 4 feet and develop woody stems with branched leaves.
9. Women’s happiness
Growing lady’s happiness, or spathiphyllum, in water will add a touch of elegance to any space, Funk says.
This vase should be placed in a spot that receives bright filtered light, as direct sunlight can burn the leaves.
10. English ivy
English ivy is a popular liana that is suited to a variety of growing conditions.
“English ivy can be grown in water and can tolerate a wide range of light, but prefers bright indirect light,” says Funk.
