10 Best Plants That Grow in Water: Easy Indoor Gardening Guide

4. Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum): The Drama Queen of Water Gardens

Let me introduce you to the Peace Lily, a plant that’s taught me more about dramatic flair than my entire teaching career! I’ve been growing these elegant beauties in water for years, and let me tell you – they have personality plus.

The Magic of Water-Grown Blooms

The most exciting part about growing Peace Lilies in water? Those stunning white flowers! I’ve discovered that water-grown specimens actually bloom more frequently than their soil-bound cousins. Here’s my secret recipe for continuous blooming:

• Maintain consistent indirect light
• Keep water temperature steady
• Add liquid fertilizer every 6 weeks
• Remove spent blooms promptly
• Position away from cold drafts

Nature’s Humidity Monitor

Talk about a plant with communication skills! My Peace Lily has become my personal humidity detector. When the air gets too dry, those leaves start to droop faster than my students’ heads during math class. I’ve learned to read these signals:

1. Slight leaf curl = humidity check needed
2. Drooping leaves = air moisture too low
3. Brown leaf tips = critical humidity issue

Water Quality Matters

Through some trial and error (okay, mostly error), I’ve perfected the water requirements:

• Use filtered or distilled water
• Keep temperature between 68-75°F
• Change water weekly
• Maintain proper water level
• Add a drop of balanced fertilizer monthly

Air Purification Champion

Here’s something cool – Peace Lilies are among the top performers in NASA’s Clean Air Study. I keep one in my bathroom, and it’s like having a natural air freshener that also happens to produce gorgeous white flowers! They’re particularly good at removing:

• Benzene
• Formaldehyde
• Carbon monoxide
• Trichloroethylene

Bloom Maintenance Tips

Want to keep those elegant white flowers coming? Here’s my tried-and-true method:

1. Provide bright indirect light
2. Maintain consistent temperature
3. Keep water fresh and clean
4. Remove yellowing leaves promptly
5. Boost humidity around the plant

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Sometimes your Peace Lily might get a bit dramatic (mine sure does!). Here’s what different symptoms mean:

• Yellow leaves = too much direct light
• Brown edges = water quality issues
• No blooms = insufficient light
• Drooping = Temperature stress

Ready to meet the ultimate self-propagating water plant? Click next to learn about the Spider Plant – the most generous plant you’ll ever own! Just wait until you see how these amazing plants create their own babies while suspended in water. It’s like watching a family grow right before your eyes!