I've been growing quite a few plants in plain water for a few years now and it seems to be working fine. I change out the water weekly (which also includes a brief foliage shower rinse ) and add fertilizer every 2-6 weeks during active growth (depending on the plant). I have had no pests and that is my #1 reason for growing plants in full hydroponics.

Is that entire root mass completely necessary? How would the plant react if you were to trim back the roots every few months and keep it in the same jar? Would the growth be noticeably affected?

I love watching the different ideas people have for taking care of plants. However, I like KISS (Keep It Sweet & Simple) methods for my 200+ plants: Plant, pot, soil, sun, and water. Nature thrives off of simplicity.

I’ve had a cutting in water since October. I have not changed the water, just top it off every couple weeks. She is thriving. Just gave me two new leaves. My jar is a green glass and this seems to prevent the algae from growing. I add a splash of banana peel water when I add water. Other than that I leave her alone.

Apologies jeff ~ I watched the livestream before this video, and you've answered my question...ie. the aerator stone is crucial for plant health when growing in water only. Can hardly believe the fanstastic root & leaf growth! I think the PH value of water & the light strength is where I'm going wrong wih my plants (very slow growth). So will get a PH kit and some quality growlight bulbs. You've helped me fall back in love with Monsteras. Love all your videos Jeff :)

It’s going great; looking fwd to seeing it in the future Jeff!

👏👏great vid, and great tips to keep our water plants healthy and ALIVE! I babysit my mom's monstera in water (cheezeballs plastic jug lol) & there are great tips from you and these comments/ your post. Will put the clear jar into a wicker basket to keep the light away/ limit algae growth. THANKS THANKS!

I grow two peace lilies in water. Both are in bloom right now! 🎉

I wish I was as motivated/invested/whatever as you are… my water-grown monstera gets no extra air or pH modification. But so far, so good!

It's been 14 months already!!! WOW!

Perhaps add the Monsters your growing in water in a bucket or cylinder type plastic container then add that container to a another filled with stone or pebbles to support your pole. Makes the job easier if need be for water changes, plus the benefit of a pole. Hope all this makes sense. I have a similar set up.

I went to Cuba in March and you should see their monsteras and pothos growing against trees outside, I’ve never seen anything that big

This is simply awesome

I just add a few spoons of coffee grounds to my water, it drops the PH like crazy and plants love it

I use ph testing strips for fish tanks. It’s so much faster and convenient.

The mo stars in back, the soil grown plant is taller than the water grown one. It is shading the water grown one from all the two upper lights.

Ashley from Gardening in Canada sent me!

What about Calatheas & Ferns? I'm also really liking keeping water in the tray below the pot. The water roots really help in between waterings - I've found that to be a life saver!

Have you tried LECA? Would love to see a video

Hi! I don’t is spelled with a J or G. Anyway, I just bought a Cibotium barometz (golden dog hair fern) from Kim’s Nature in Markham Ontario. This is not a promotion for them but I just want to leave their name here because they have rare plants at very reasonable price. They also ship throughout Canada.

I want to know why monstera leaf ends do curls ? Any particular reason ?

Hey Jeff, I have a one leaf monstera with a node in water, it’s been there for 3-4 months, it has grown 2 roots and both rotted, not sure why. We have acidic water here in the Ottawa region, you’re lucky in a sense because cancer thrives in anything acidic but cannot survive in an alcaline body.

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Alot of people grow house plant's in fish tanks aswell, no soil. And the roots do add to the aquascape cause the fish love to swim around in them, some breed around the roots. And the plant actually alsp helps with moving excess nutrients wich are not good for fish.

How do you protect them from thrips and other pests?

Anybody..how to stake monsteras so they stand/grow straight?

I have a monstera that’s been growing really well in water, two new healthy leaves, the latest one that’s emerging looks black, any idea what could be causing it?

I wish i could share a pic i put a monstera in my bog located on the east side of our house. Its growing so beautifully. I pute a clay pot with lava rocks.

I have most of my plants in water and I just leave it alone and change the water three times a year and they just flourish

I wish i watched this before potting up my albo😂