Water plants: Tips to grow and care

Water plants are an inseparable part of your daily dose of happiness. Not only that but also, water plants are one of the best additions to your interior, which can add tranquillity as well as serenity to the interior. You can consider some really elegant water plants which can uplift your mood and add freshness to the inside air of your home.

Water plants are also known for their insect-repellent properties. People who have less time to maintain indoor plants can definitely choose water plants because these are very low-maintenance plants. Minimal care towards them can make these plants look great and colourful. If you want to learn about some gorgeous water plants names for your indoor areas, you can find some of those here.

 

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See also: How to grow and care for Terrarium plants?

 

Water plants: Tips to follow

Water plants are meant to be kept in water 24*7. But before placing them into the water and decorating the indoor area, you have to consider a few do’s and don’ts so that your plant can always feel nurtured. Here are some really cool tips for you.

Dos 

• Keep the vase or pot clean.

• Always keep the pot in such a place where the air ventilation system is good enough.

• Make sure to always clean the leaves of the aquatic plants.

• Change the water at least once a week. Some plants demand twice too.

• Glass containers are the best options for placing your water plants.

• Always use room temperature water for the plant.

• Trim the plant with a clean knife whenever required.

• Always remove the dried leaves or branches.

Don’ts 

• Make sure that children and pets are away from the plant.

• Direct sunlight should not reach the plants. Some plants may need

• Movement for a few hours as per their sunlight requirement.

• Direct rainwater should not reach the plants.

 

9 best water plants for your home

1. Wandering jew

The very first striking indoor water plant is a wandering jew. The purple leaves with silvery shine are the most attractive parts of this tree, which is enough to enhance the mood of your indoor decoration. Keep this tree in a bright place where direct sunlight can come for at least one to two hours. Wandering jew is quite an affordable indoor water plant.

 

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2. Lucky bamboo

Lucky bamboo is nowadays the trendiest indoor water plant which is known for its mental and health benefits. This is also an air purifier plant. Some people also believe that lucky bamboo is the symbol of good luck. Lucky bamboo indicates happiness and good fortune. This is the reason people love to adorn this water plant in their bedroom, study room, or even in the office room. Change the water once a week. You can also decorate the vase with colourful stones to give it a surreal look.

 

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3. Philodendron

Another popular indoor water plant is Philodendron which can also grow in soil. Make sure to keep the plant in normal-temperature water for thriving growth. Direct sunlight is not mandatory for this water plant.

 

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4. English ivy

English ivy is well known for its air purifying property. The leaves of the plant are unique in shape, which can brighten up the decor sense of your home.

 

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5. Pothos

Pothos is a very small water plant that has waxy heart-shaped leaves. Leaves can have yellowish stripes on the upper side, which enhance the beauty of the tree. Ample light is mandatory for the tree, but direct sunlight is not good.

 

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6. Spider plant

A spider plant is a small plant with long green and white leaves. This plant can easily enhance the indoor vibe of your home. Keep in mind that the plant should not be kept in direct sunlight. Try to keep the plant on your study table, office table, corner of the bedroom, etc.

 

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7. Chinese evergreen

With the dark green and waxy leaves, enjoy the charming vibe of the Chinese evergreen plant. Keep this plant in a transparent vase in a small water range. The root of the plant should be completely underwater. But make sure no leaves are underwater. It can make the leaf rotten. To decorate the vase, you can put colourful aquarium stones.

 

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8. Arrowhead water plant

One of the easiest indoor water plants to care for is the arrowhead plant which is widely available in India. This plant is known for its beautiful arrow-shaped leaves. The growth of this plant can be shown properly in low to medium light. With age, there can be a climbing tendency of this plant but you have to cut extra portions of the plants.

 

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9. Coleus

Last but not least, an easy-to-maintain and colourful water plant is coleus which can make your mind soothing with its green, yellow, red, and purple leaves. You can simply keep this tree in a glass vase with normal-temperature water. No other chemical agents are needed for the good growth of this tree. Normally, you can change the water once a week.

 

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FAQs

What are commonly found water plants?

Some commonly found water plants are water lettuce, water lily, lucky bamboo, money plant, wandering jew, water spider lily, arrowhead plant, etc.

Can I keep water plants inside my home?

Yes, you can keep many water plants inside your home; some aquatic plants or water plants are inseparable parts of interior design.

Are water plants for home pricey?

No, not all aquatic plants are pricey. Some foreign breeds or mixed-breed plants can be a bit expensive, but overall you can find those at a very affordable rate.

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