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PLANTS THAT CAN BE GROWN WITHOUT MUD AND SOIL (IN JUST WATER)

People mostly think that to grow and propagate a plant they will have to dirty their hands in mud and soil. But, this isn't true at all! There are certain houseplants that can grow in water and do not require any soil. Here we list some of them. ​Spider plant Spider plants are famous for their air-purifying properties and easy care. And the best of all, they can even grow and be propagated in just water, with no mud or soil. When grown in water, spider plants develop long, arching leaves. ​Lucky bamboo Lucky bamboo is believed to be a symbol of good fortune and prosperity in many cultures. The plant of lucky bamboo grows great in water, and grows with tall stalks filled with lush green leaves. ​Pothos Pothos is another great plant that can be grown solely in water. When placed in a deep bowl filled with freshwater, pothos vines spread around gracefully, with their heart-shaped leaves. Snake plant Snake plants, with their striking upright leaves, also are known for their air-purifyi...

Best Indoor Plants for Dark Rooms

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 living in a very dark house, with no south-facing windows and not much light to work with. This has made it challenging to grow houseplants, but that hasn’t stopped us. We have a huge, thriving indoor garden, and We have become an expert on the best indoor plants for dark rooms. In this post, we will share with you the plants that have worked best for us in the darkest recesses of our cottage. Just because you don’t have giant sunny windows, doesn’t mean you can’t grow tons of beautiful indoor plants. Chinese Evergreen Aglaonema, commonly known as Chinese evergreen, is in my top three favorite houseplants of all time. It’s probably the easiest plant you can grow indoors, and it is a true low light plant. It thrives in a dark corner, as long as it receives a little indirect light for part of the day. Chinese evergreen requires very basic care, needing only average room temperatures, low light levels, and moderate humidity. It tolerates mild neglect, and easily bounces back from und...