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Plants that grow from cuttings in water

Published: Jul 8, 2019 · Modified: Jan 22, 2024 by Sean · As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. This site contains affiliate links. ·

Want to root your plants? It's so rewarding and easy to do! Here are the best plants that grow from cuttings in water to start with!

If you love plants, you know that they are addicting. Once you have one, you want a bunch. You want to share them with friends and fill your shelves with them!

But, plants can be expensive. That's why I love leaning on plant propagation to expand my plant collection, make my potted plants fuller, and create plants to share with friends!

Growing roots on cuttings of plants in water is the very easiest way to propagate plants.

You don't need special tools or skills. All you need is:

  • A starter plant
  • Sharp clean scissors
  • A jar or cup of water
  • Indirect light - such as a sunny window

You will take a cutting from your starter plant and place it in water in indirect sunlight. Check the water regularly and replace or refill it as needed. You should have roots in a few weeks!

swiss cheese plant cuttings rooting in water

In general, for propagating in water, you want to look for plants with pliable green stems.

Plants with woody stems do not propagate easily in water.

20 plants you can root in water

Here is a list of plants that grow from cuttings in water:

  • Pothos
  • Philodendron
  • Waffle plants
  • Most ivys
  • Coleus
  • African violets
  • Begonia
  • Hawaiian Ti
  • Impatiens
  • Wandering Jew
  • Christmas Cactus
  • Prayer Plant
  • Creeping Fig
  • Monstera
  • ZZ Plants
  • Baby's Tear
  • Basil
  • Sage
  • Mint
  • Rosemary

Start with these plants and then expand from there. Once you get the hang of rooting cuttings, I promise that you will be obsessed!

Did I forget anything? Let me know in the comments below!

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