Comments on: Plants that grow in water: A no-fuss, mess-free technique for growing houseplants

By: Mari

Mon, 25 May 2026 14:02:36 +0000

In reply to Somoni.

I’ll answer you since I did it. Yes you can. Gently take apart the root ball. Trying not to break off any roots, if some do that’s ok. But try to keep as intact as possible. Gently clean the roots with water to remove any and all excess soil. Then put in water! Ta da! That’s it!

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By: Niki Jabbour

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 21:03:05 +0000

In reply to Dan Pieniak.

Hi Dan, it’s hard to offer specific dosing recommendations as there are so many products available. I would suggest picking up a liquid houseplant and adding a few drops to the water every few weeks to promote healthy growth. Good luck! Niki

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By: Dan Pieniak

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 17:53:12 +0000

Great article about growing plants in water. I have been looking for some tips on using fertilizers. I have a Neon Pothos growing in the soil, by I also started a few vines in water. They are doing far better in water, with much less care checking on them. Any tips would be most appreciated – Thanks!

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By: Sam

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 06:36:30 +0000

In reply to Mel.

Rubber plant snake plant and the gold money plant

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By: Fab

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 19:36:28 +0000

In reply to Phyllis.

Is it a bad or a good sign I’d the water turns green?should we replace it with fresh water?

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By: Niki Jabbour

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 13:03:46 +0000

In reply to Elise.

Hi Elise, you sure can! Plastic works just as well as glass. Good luck, Niki

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By: Elise

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 12:47:57 +0000

Can you use plastic container as a substitue for glass vase, i afraid i might broke the glass vase

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By: Somoni

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 21:21:49 +0000

Hi, i am sorry i am not answering your question rather just asking one. Did you put the whole plant along with its root system in water after removing from soil? I would like to know if that is possible as I don’t want to start with cuttings. Can we put the whole plant along with roots in water to grow for long? Many thanks

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By: Niki

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 14:35:25 +0000

Hi, I have a small collection of Alocasia varieties and in an attempt to save a stingray that wasn’t doing to well, I removed its soil and put it in a water filled vase. Within 24 hours it was back to health and I have kept in there for the past few weeks. I also did the same with a couple of smaller alocasia that seem to be doing really well with only water. My question is with winter approaching, would you have any advice for keeping these water plants healthy over winter?

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By: Crystal

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 16:15:16 +0000

I have plant in a glass vase and it’s growing beautifully but the roots have filled the entire base. Do I need to move to a larger vase?

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