Hey everyone! I have a bit of a question that's been on my mind. Are there really plants that only grow in water? A friend and I were chatting about plants, and they couldn't recall the name of these water-only plants, which led me to wonder if they're actually a thing. Growing up, I always thought plants needed soil to thrive. I'm looking to start growing some indoor plants to bring a touch of nature into my home (no garden space, unfortunately), and I'd love to try something unique and quirky, like these hypothetical water-only plants. Any insights would be awesome!
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Absolutely, there are plenty of aquatic plants! They’re frequently used in aquariums. Just a heads up, though—you might have to deal with mosquitoes since standing water could become a breeding ground for them.
Are you looking for completely submerged plants like those found in aquariums, or something that’s part above-water? You could keep swamp plants in jars of water! I had a golden pothos thriving in just water for a couple of years. For full aquarium plants, consider getting an actual aquarium since they like moving water—maybe even a small shrimp tank for a fun twist!
For sure! There are lots of interesting options like floating plants such as duckweed, and species like java ferns that can attach their roots to rocks or driftwood. If you’re into something cute, marimo moss balls are adorable algae orbs! Watch out though; they were banned in the US at one point due to invasive mussels. You could also explore r/plantedtank for more ideas!