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Jul 28, 2025
Tired of dealing with messy soil or forgetting to water your plants? In this video, we’re showing you 14 beautiful houseplants that can grow and thrive in water no dirt required. From the fast-growing pothos and colorful coleus to the iconic monstera and even fragrant rosemary, these hydroponic-friendly plants are perfect for beginners, small spaces, or anyone looking to add some low-maintenance greenery to their home. We’ll walk you through how to start each plant in water, where to place them for the best light, and simple care tips to keep them thriving. Whether you're new to plant care or just want a cleaner, easier way to grow indoors, this list has something for everyone. ✅ Great for small spaces ✅ Beginner-friendly ✅ Soil-free and stylish Subscribe for more plant care tips and DIY ideas! Inside the video: 00:00 Intro 00:40 Spider Plant 1:21 Lucky Bamboo 2:10 Pothos 2:57 Snake Plant 3:51 Philodendron 4:36 Coleus 5:28 Chinese Evergreen
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All right, listen up plant lovers. If
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you're the kind of person who forgets to
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water your plants or just can't deal
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with messy soil, this one's for you.
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Imagine turning your kitchen jars or old
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voses into thriving plant displays with
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zero dirt involved. We're diving into 14
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stunning house plants that grow right in
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water. Yep, no soil needed. From the
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wildly popular monstera to the laid-back
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spider plant and even a surprise herb or
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two, these green beauties are loweffort,
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high style, and perfect for tight spaces
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or forgetful folks. Grab a jar, fill it
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up, and let's turn your space into a
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lush, clean hydro jungle.
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You ever seen those plants with long
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striped leaves that kind of shoot out
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like little green fireworks? That's the
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spider plant, and it's a total rockar
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when it comes to growing in water. Just
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grab one of those baby plantlets. It
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shoots out and pop the roots into a
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glass of water. No dirt, no drama. It's
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wild how fast it gets going, especially
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if you give it a bright spot to soak up
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some indirect light. But here's the
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trick. Keep the leaves out of the water
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or they'll start turning mushy. You'll
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want to switch the water out every week
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or so to keep it fresh. Over time,
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you'll see more little spitteres grow
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and hang like tiny chandeliers. And if
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you're feeling generous, snip those off
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and pass them to your friends.
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Lucky bamboo is next. And yeah, it's not
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actually bamboo, but it sure looks the
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part with those tall, sleek green
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stalks. All you need is a clear
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container, some water, and maybe a few
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pebbles to hold it steady. This plant's
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all about that zen vibe. Perfect for a
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desk or a quiet corner at home. Just
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make sure it's getting bright indirect
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light, too much sun, and those leaves
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might crisp up. The cool part, you can
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shape the stalks over time into spirals
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or hearts if you're feeling fancy. Keep
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the water level just above the roots and
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swap it out every couple of weeks. Lucky
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bamboo can get a bit topheavy. So, make
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sure it's stable or you'll come home to
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a toppled plant. Whether you're into
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fune or just want something sleek and
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simple, this one brings the calm.
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POS is one of those plants that makes
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you feel like a gardening genius without
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actually trying. Grab a healthy vine,
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trim it right below a node and drop it
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in a jar of clean water. Within days,
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you'll start to see roots forming. This
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plant grows fast, like really fast. And
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those heart-shaped leaves look amazing
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spilling over a shelf or hanging from a
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window. It's totally chill with low
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light, but thrives in bright indirect
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sun if you want that lush jungle look.
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The cool part is the variety. Some have
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streaks of white or golden yellow that
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catch the light just right. Just
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remember to keep the leaves out of the
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water and change it every week or so to
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avoid that funky smell. It's one of
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those set it and forget it types. But
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once it gets going, it becomes the
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centerpiece of any room.
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Snake plant and water. Yep, it's a thing
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and it works surprisingly well. Cut a
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healthy leaf near the base, let it sit
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out for a day so the end can callus,
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then drop it in a tall glass of water.
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The roots will start to develop slowly,
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but once they do, this plant becomes
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nearly unstoppable. It's got those tall,
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upright leaves with sharp architectural
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lines that give off major modern vibes.
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Place it in partial sun or even a shady
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corner. It's super flexible with light.
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Just don't submerge the entire leaf or
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it'll rot. Keep only the base in water.
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Switch out the water every 2 weeks or
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when it gets cloudy. Snake plants come
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in all kinds of variegated styles from
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deep greens to silvery grays and they
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all look awesome in a minimalist vase.
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Plus, they're known for filtering the
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air so your space looks cooler and
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breathes better, too.
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Filadendrin is one of the easiest plants
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to grow in water, and it looks good
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doing it. Snip a vine right below a
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node, drop it in a jar, and you're off
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to the races. Roots start showing up
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before you know it. This plant's all
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about those heart-shaped leaves and soft
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trailing stems that just keep going. It
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doesn't mind low light, but if you give
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it a bright spot, it'll reward you with
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fuller, lusher growth. Keep the leaves
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dry and only the stem submerged to avoid
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any rot. The cool thing is you can
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display a few cutings in a glass vase
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and it becomes this living, growing art
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piece on your window sill. Change the
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water once a week to keep things fresh
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and clear. It's chill, adaptable, and
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just adds that laid-back tropical energy
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to any room. Kolus is a total color
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bomb. And the best part, it grows in
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water like it was born for it. Just snip
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a healthy stem, take off the lower
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leaves, and set it in a jar so only the
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stem sits in the water. Within days,
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you'll see roots starting to push out.
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And in a couple of weeks, you've got a
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brand new plant doing its thing. The
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leaves are the real showstoppers.
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Vibrant shades of purple, pink, lime
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green, and burgundy that instantly
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brighten up any shelf or sill. Give it
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bright indirect light to keep those
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colors bold and beautiful. Make sure to
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swap out the water weekly and clip off
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any yellowing leaves. You can keep it
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growing in water longterm or pot it up
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in soil when you're ready for the next
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stage. Either way, Kolus makes it easy
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to bring the wow factor without the
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hassle.
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Chinese evergreen is that quiet,
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underrated plant that surprises you with
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how well it grows in water. Cut a
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cane-like stem, drop it in a tall glass,
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and your set roots will start to grow
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without any fuss. The leaves come in all
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kinds of patterns. Some have pink
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streaks. Others show off shades of
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chartreuse, creamy white, or deep green.
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and they always look polished and fresh.
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It's perfect for low light spots, though
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it'll thrive even more with indirect
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sunday. Just make sure only the stem
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sits in the water, not the leaves, and
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change the water every week or so to
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keep things clean. It's one of those
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plants that quietly keeps your space
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looking alive without demanding much
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back. Whether you're going for bold
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color or just easy care, Chinese
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evergreen checks every box.
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Monstera, also known as the Swiss cheese
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plant, brings that bold tropical vibe
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straight into your home, and yes, it
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grows beautifully in just water. Cut a
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stem with a visible node. Pop it in a
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glass container, and you'll start seeing
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thick roots curl out in no time. The big
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split leaves are total showoffs,
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especially when they're propped up in a
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clear vase where you can see every
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detail. It thrives in bright indirect
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light, so set it near a window, but out
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of direct sun to avoid crispy leaves.
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Make sure only the stem touches the
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water. Keep those leaves dry and above
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the surface. Rotate it every few days to
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keep it growing evenly and swap the
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water weekly to avoid any gunk buildup.
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Monstera needs a little structural
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support as it gets bigger, but it turns
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your shelf or corner into something
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straight out of a jungle mood board.
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Pia pepperomiioides. Yeah, that cute
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little UFO looking plant with the round
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coin-shaped leaves grows surprisingly
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well in water. Take a healthy pup or
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stem cutting. Pop it in a jar so just
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the stem touches the water and give it a
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bright indirect light spot to hang out
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in. The roots come in pretty quick and
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the plant keeps that clean, modern look
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that makes it a favorite for shelves and
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desktops. Keep the water fresh by
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changing it every week. and watch those
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quirky little leaves stretch out like
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they're sunbathing. Just make sure the
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leaves stay dry or they'll get spotty.
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It's compact, lowmaintenance, and kind
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of looks like something from another
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planet, but in the best way. Perfect for
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a stylish setup with zero soil mess.
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Rosemary and water. Oh, yeah. It's
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totally doable and smells incredible
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while you're at it. First, grab a fresh
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cutting from a healthy rosemary plant
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about 6 in long and strip the leaves off
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the bottom half of the stem. Let it sit
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in a glass of water stem down and put it
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somewhere sunny. This herb lives for
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direct light. You'll want at least 6
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hours of good sun a day to keep it happy
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and thriving. Over time, those tiny
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white roots will start to appear at the
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base, and that's when you know it's
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working. Swap the water out every week
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to keep it clear and odor-free.
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Rosemary can grow tall and woody, so
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make sure it has a sturdy glass or some
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pebbles at the bottom to keep it
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balanced. If it starts looking leggy,
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give it a little trim to encourage
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bushier growth. And here's a bonus. It
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doubles as a fresh kitchen herb. So,
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snip what you need straight into your
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cooking.
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Peace liy brings a touch of elegance to
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any space. And yep, it can grow in water
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just as beautifully as in soil. Start
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with a healthy plant and gently rinse
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the roots to remove all the soil. Peace
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liies don't like leftover dirt in their
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water setup. Place the bare roots into a
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glass or vase with just enough water to
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cover them and set it in a spot with
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bright filtered light. Too much direct
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sun can scorch those glossy deep green
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leaves. So, keep it soft and indirect.
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The white blooms are iconic. They pop up
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like little flags of calm and
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simplicity. Change the water every week
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or so and give the roots a quick rinse
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if they start to look slimy. It's a
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great pick for cleaner air and peaceful
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vibes. And you don't have to worry about
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overwatering, which is kind of ironic
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considering it's literally sitting in
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water. English ivy is one of those
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plants that just knows how to chill and
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keep things classy. Take a few cutings
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with a couple of leaves on each, snip
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right below a node, and place the stems
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in a jar of water. Just the stems, not
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the leaves. It grows fast and starts
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throwing out roots like it's been
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waiting for the chance. Ivy loves bright
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indirect light, so park it near a window
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and let it do its thing. Keep the water
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fresh by swapping it out every week. And
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give the container a quick rinse to keep
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algae from creeping in. Over time,
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you'll have these elegant trailing vines
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that drape down shelves or climb a
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trellis, bringing that old English
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garden charm right into your living
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room.
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Sweet potato vine is hands down one of
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the most fun plants to grow in water.
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It's basically a science experiment that
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turns into a gorgeous house plant. Start
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with a sweet potato and stick some
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toothpicks around the middle to suspend
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it over a jar of water pointed end down
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just touching the surface. In a few
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days, roots will start reaching into the
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water. And not long after, those bright
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green or deep purple leaves will start
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climbing up and out. This plant loves
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sunlight, so give it a sunny window sill
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to keep that vibrant color going strong.
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Change the water weekly to keep it fresh
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and rotate the jar now and then so it
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grows evenly on all sides. As the vines
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grow, they can trail down like a
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waterfall of color or wrap around a
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small trellis for a dramatic look. It's
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bold, it's fast growing, and it brings a
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little magic to any window sill.
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Spiderart is a total showstopper with
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those vibrant leaves and trailing vines
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that just keep on going. To grow it in
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water, snip a healthy stem with a few
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leaves and place it in a jar, making
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sure only the stem, not the leaves, is
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submerged. You'll start to see roots
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forming within a week. And once they
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take hold, this plant takes off. It does
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best in bright indirect light where its
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colors can really pop, especially those
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purples and greens. Swap out the water
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weekly to keep things fresh and prevent
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any buildup or odor. Over time, spider
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wart turns into this wild flowing
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cascade of color that looks incredible
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on shelves, in hanging jars, or even as
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a centerpiece. It's low effort but high
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impact. And there you have it. 14
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stunning house plants that thrive in
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nothing but water. No soil, no mess,
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just simple, beautiful greenery. Try one
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or try them all and turn your space into
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a clean, vibrant indoor jungle.
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