9 Plants You Can Grow in Water No Soil Necessary

Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena braunii)

Lucky bamboo is a popular plant for water culture, thriving in containers filled with water. It requires indirect light and occasional water changes to stay healthy.

Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)

Pothos, also known as Devil's Ivy, can be grown in water or soil. Simply place cuttings with nodes in a container of water, and they will develop roots over time.

Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum)

Spider plants are adaptable and can grow in water or soil. Propagate by placing plantlets (baby spiders) in water until they develop roots, then transfer them to soil if desired.

English Ivy (Hedera helix)

English ivy can be grown in water, but it requires occasional pruning to prevent excessive growth. Change the water regularly to keep the plant healthy.

Philodendron

Philodendron cuttings can be placed in water to develop roots. Once roots have formed, you can transplant them into soil or continue growing them in water.

African Violet (Saintpaulia)

African violets can be propagated by rooting leaf cuttings in water. After roots develop, transfer the cuttings to soil for continued growth.

Coleus (Plectranthus scutellarioides)

Coleus cuttings can be placed in water until roots appear. Once rooted, transplant them into soil or keep them in water as a decorative plant.

Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema)

Chinese evergreen can be propagated in water by placing stem cuttings in a container with water. Change the water regularly to prevent stagnation.

Begonia

Some begonia varieties can be propagated in water by placing stem cuttings with nodes in a container of water. Once roots develop, transfer them to soil or continue growing in water.