Did you know there are plants that can be grown with no soil? Some require just water while others need just air. These plants can grow just as lush and beautiful, without the worry of dirt getting everywhere.
Swipe through to get ideas for plants that require no soil.
Not only will pothos do well without soil, just stuck in a jar of water, but this leafy plant also does well in low light. This makes them a great choice for office, homes or places where there isn’t a lot of natural light.
Many herbs, including basil, oregano, thyme and rosemary, can grow without any soil. Simply place a stem in a glass of water, place the container in a sunny window, and the plant will flourish. Keep a ready supply near the kitchen for your culinary creations.
These quick growers add a splash of variegated color to your space. Start with a “baby”—one of the mini plants that grows from the mama’s plant’s offshoots. Put it in a shallow dish filled with water until it grows roots, and then you can move it to a more permanent water-filled container. Spider plant doesn’t mind a bit of liquid fertilizer now and then.
Philodendron Monstera is also easy to grow in water. They’re easy to grow in humid and low-light conditions. With their bright green and interestingly shaped leaves, they make a fine addition to any decor. They large leaves are also great for helping to filter the air in your home of indoor pollutants like formaldehyde, benzene and trichloroethylene.
This popular houseplant—which is not a true bamboo at—all grows beautifully in just water. Put some pretty pebbles in the bottom of an attractive glass container, insert the stalks of the lucky bamboo, and place it in an area with indirect light. Change the water once a week or so.
Often called air plants, Tillandsia are attractive plants that don’t have to be planted in soil. While they do need water, they don’t have to sit in water all the time. A weekly soaking in a container of water, or heaving spritzing will meet air plants’ hydration needs.
Get cuttings of this colorful plant from a neighbor (with their permission, of course), and place them in a glass of water. They will flourish! Coleus comes in a wide variety of colors and forms, each lending a special charm to your interior decor.