This plant is perfect for anyone who loves fast-growing greenery. With its trailing vines and striking purple or green-striped leaves, it’s a great addition to any hanging planter or shelf. The best part? It roots in water almost instantly.To propagate, take a stem cutting with at least one node, remove any leaves near the base, and place it in a cup of water. Make sure the node is fully submerged, as that’s where the roots will grow from. Keep it in bright, indirect light and refresh the water every few days.
Within just a few days, you’ll start to see tiny roots forming. Tradescantia grows quickly, so you won’t have to wait long before you can transfer the cutting to soil. For an even fuller plant, you can propagate multiple cuttings and plant them together in the same pot.
#16 Lucky Bamboo
A beautiful plant that thrives in water, so it’s no surprise that propagation is incredibly easy. You’ve probably seen it growing in decorative vases with pebbles, but did you know you can grow a new one from a single stalk?
To propagate, cut a healthy stalk just below a node and place it in a glass of fresh water. Keep the water clean by changing it every week, and make sure the plant gets indirect light. Over time, roots will begin to appear at the cut end.
Since lucky bamboo doesn’t need soil to survive, you can keep it growing in water indefinitely, or transfer it to a pot with soil for stronger growth. Either way, it’s a low-maintenance plant that’s almost impossible to mess up.
#17 Swedish Ivy
A fast-growing vine with trailing foliage, this plant is an excellent choice for water propagation. Its cascading growth makes it a great fit for hanging baskets or shelves, adding greenery with minimal effort.To propagate, take a stem cutting with at least one node and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a cup of water, ensuring the node is submerged. Keep it in bright, indirect light and refresh the water every few days to keep it clean.
Within a week or two, small roots will start to appear. Once they reach about an inch in length, the cutting can be transferred to soil. With proper care, it will quickly establish itself and start trailing beautifully over its pot.
#18 Mint
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Mint is the ultimate multitasker—refreshing, fragrant, and perfect for a sunny kitchen windowsill! Whether you’re brewing tea or garnishing a dish, having mint within arm’s reach is a game changer. But beyond its culinary uses, mint is also super easy to propagate in water.
To get started, snip a healthy stem just below a node and remove any leaves near the base. Place the stem in a glass of water, making sure the node is submerged. Keep the container in bright, indirect light and change the water every few days to prevent stagnation.Within a week or two, you’ll see new roots forming. Once they’re about an inch or two long, you can transfer the cutting to soil—or leave it in water for a living garnish that keeps on giving!
#19 Purple Shamrock (Oxalis triangularis)
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With its rich violet leaves that fold up at night like little butterflies, the purple shamrock is a showstopper that adds color and whimsy to any room. This stunning plant is not only beautiful, but also surprisingly easy to propagate in water.
To begin, gently remove a healthy stem or bulb, making sure to handle it carefully to avoid damage. Place it in a glass of fresh water, with the base just submerged. Set the glass in a bright, indirect light spot and change the water regularly.
In just a few weeks, roots will start to form, and tiny new shoots may appear. Once they’re strong enough, transplant the cutting into soil—or keep it in water to enjoy its vibrant hues in a clear vase. It’s a plant that brings a bit of magic to your indoor garden!
Now that you know how simple it is to propagate these beauties, your indoor garden is about to flourish like never before!
#20 ZZ Plant
