8 Hassle-Free Houseplants You Can Propagate In Just A Cup Of Water

Pothos

Pothos roots easily in water. Simply cut a 4-6 inch stem just below a node, place in water, and watch roots develop within weeks.

Philodendron

Philodendrons propagate quickly in water. Snip a 4-6 inch cutting with at least one node, place in water, and roots will form in a few weeks.

Spider Plant

Spider Plant offsets, or "babies," can be rooted in water. Place the baby in a cup of water until roots appear, then transplant into soil.

English Ivy

English Ivy cuttings root well in water. Take 4-6 inch cuttings with a node, place in water, and watch as roots grow within a few weeks.

Pilea Peperomioides

Pilea Peperomioides pups can be propagated in water. Simply separate a pup from the main plant, place in water, and wait for roots to grow.

Lucky Bamboo

Lucky Bamboo thrives in water. Place the stalks in a container with water, ensuring the roots are submerged, and change water regularly for healthy growth.

Coleus

Coleus cuttings root easily in water. Snip a 4-6 inch cutting with at least one node, place in water, and expect roots within a few weeks.

Begonia

Begonia leaf cuttings can be propagated in water. Take a leaf with a petiole, place in water, and roots will develop within a few weeks.

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