3 Essential Items to Get Started
Bamboo
Growing bamboo in water without a hydroponic system is possible and can be a great way to start a garden. To do this, you’ll need to use either a container or a jar filled with water and a few bamboo stalks. You will need to change the water every few days to keep it fresh and to ensure a fresh supply of nutrients for the bamboo to take in. Once the roots have grown and shoots start appearing, you can add fertilizer or fish emulsion to the water, which will help the bamboo grow more quickly. Make sure to also keep the water level at least two inches above the base of the bamboo stalks.
Money Plant
To get started, all you need to do is find a pot or vessel that is large enough to hold the plant and fill it with water. Make sure to change the water every few days and make sure the water is lukewarm temperature. You can add a few drops of liquid fertilizer to the water every couple of weeks to give the plant an extra boost. To keep the Money Plant healthy, you can also add a few aquarium rocks or gravel at the bottom of the pot to help keep the water aerated.
Peace Lily
Start by filling a container with water and adding a few tablespoons of liquid fertilizer to the water. Place the Peace Lily in the water and make sure the base of the plant is completely submerged. It is important to change the water at least once a week in order to keep the plant healthy and growing. It is also important to make sure that the water is not too cold, as this could cause the plant to die.
Golden Pothos
To get started, find a container and fill it with water until it is at least an inch deep. The water should be changed at least once every two weeks in order to keep the water clean and free of bacteria.
Next, you will need to add a soil-less medium to the container. A good option is a combination of peat moss, perlite, and vermiculite. This will provide the plant with the nutrients it needs while it is growing in water.
Once the container is filled, you can place the pothos in the container. Make sure that the roots are completely submerged in the water. Then, place the container in a location that has bright, indirect sunlight and temperatures between 65-85°F.
It is important to keep the water level consistent in order to keep the plant healthy. You will also need to add a liquid fertilizer to the water once a month to ensure that the plant is getting all the necessary nutrients.
Umbrella Plant
Growing an Umbrella Plant in water only without a hydroponic system can be done with relative ease. The key is to maintain a consistent temperature of the water, preferably between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. To do this, you can use a small aquarium heater to keep the water temperature constant. Additionally, you will need to change the water every few days to keep it fresh and free of contaminants. The water should also be free of chlorine and other chemicals, so it is best to use distilled water or rainwater.
Once the water is set, place a few inches of gravel or other soil-free mediums in the bottom of the container and then add the Umbrella Plant, making sure the roots are completely submerged. Place the container in a location that receives bright, indirect sunlight.
Chinese Evergreen
Fill a container with water and submerge the roots of the plant in water. Place the container near a bright window or another source of indirect light. You will need to change the water every week or two. It is also a good idea to add liquid fertilizer once a month to provide the nutrients your Chinese Evergreen needs to thrive.
Boston Fern
Fill a container with water and place the fern in it, making sure that the roots are fully submerged. Change the water regularly to prevent it from becoming stagnant. You can also add a little bit of fertilizer to the water to provide the fern with essential nutrients.
Spider Plant
You can grow spider plants in water by cutting off a healthy stem with several leaves and placing it in a jar of water. Change the water every few days and make sure the stem is not too long or it may become top-heavy and fall over. You can also place a piece of charcoal in the water to keep it clean and fresh.
Heartleaf Philodendron
Heartleaf Philodendrons can be propagated in water by taking stem cuttings and placing them in a container filled with water. Make sure the cuttings are about 4-6 inches long and that the bottom of the stem is below the surface of the water. Change the water once a week, and keep the container in a place with bright, indirect light.
Dracaena
Dracaena can be grown in water by taking a stem cutting and placing it in a container filled with water. Make sure the bottom of the stem is below the surface of the water and change the water every few days
Marimo Moss Ball
Marimo Moss Balls can be kept in a container filled with water and placed in a bright, indirect light. Change the water every week and make sure the water is clean and free of any contaminants. If in doubt, just use bottled water.
Nepthytis
This plant can be propagated in water by taking stem cuttings and placing them in a container filled with water. Make sure the bottom of the stem is below the surface of the water and change the water every few days.
ZZ Plant
ZZ plants can be propagated in water by taking a stem cutting and placing it in a jar filled with water. Make sure the bottom of the stem is below the surface of the water and change the water every week to prevent stagnation. Place the jar under a bright, indirect light and keep the temperature between 65-85°F (18-29°C).
Pothos
Similar to the ZZ plant, place the jar under a bright, indirect light and keep the temperature between 65-85°F (18-29°C). You can also add a little bit of fertilizer to the water to provide the plant with essential nutrients
Chinese Money Plant
Take stem cuttings from a money plant and place them in a jar filled with water. Make sure the bottom of the stem is below the surface of the water and change the water every week to prevent stagnation. Place the jar under a bright, indirect light and keep the temperature between 65-85°F (18-29°C).
Wandering Jew
Wandering Jew plants can be propagated in water by taking stem cuttings and placing them in a jar or vase filled with water. Make sure the bottom of the stem is below the surface of the water and change the water every week to prevent stagnation. Place the jar or vase in a bright, indirect light and keep the temperature between 65-85°F (18-29°C).
Horsetail
Change the water regularly to prevent stagnation and add a little bit of fertilizer to provide the plant with essential nutrients.
22 other plants that can grow in water only without a hydroponic system
In addition, there are 22 other plants that can grow well in water without the use of hydroponics listed below.
- Mint
- Parlor Palm
- Snake Plant
- Ferns
- Aloe Vera
- Weeping Fig
- Ivy
- Dieffenbachia
- Canna
- Water Hyacinth
- Lettuce
- Chives
- Basil
- Rosemary
- Thyme
- Sage
- Leeks
- Parsley
- Tarragon
- Chervil
- Radish
- Pea Shoots
