Add water. Add nutrients. Find good lighting. And watch roots develop, leaves grow, and flowers bloom.
What's the secret? Growing in water is a favorite trick of many green thumbs. It's all about selecting the right plants that grow roots which utilize the oxygen in water, similar to how they would when grown in soil or other similar mediums.
For those plants, water delivers oxygen, moisture, and nutrients to efficiently grow houseplants with minimal upkeep.
Discover an Easier Way to Grow:
Discover an Easier Way to Grow:
This is not your average prop product - we've done thorough testing to ensure houseplants can grow in our vases for years without having to be re-potted
Growing in water is flexible and forgiving. Top off water weekly and replace it monthly. The fresh water will replenish the oxygen - making root rot and watering stress a thing of the past.
Experience your plants growing leaves, flowers, and roots through the course of the year - all with a minimal care routine. Add water, a few drops of nutrients, and watch them thrive.
Here's a Care Guide to Growing in Water if you'd like to learn more.
Is growing plants in water seriously that easy?
Yes! We love planting in water because of how clean and easy it is. To keep your plants alive, simply ensure that they’re kept in an area without much temperature variation, refill the water every 2 weeks, and a monthly couple drops of nutrients. A full care guide can be found here.
How do I find cuttings for your products?
Sourcing plants is one of the most exciting parts of owning our Grow Frames and Hangers. The first places we generally look for cuttings are existing houseplants, swapping with friends and family, and buying plants to use for cuttings from local nurseries. Additionally, we'll be selling cuttings as an optional add-on from late March - October if you'd like our curated selection.
For more info on finding plants to grow in our products, check out this guide here.
How long will my plants survive in water?
Plants purchased from Modern Botanical should stay healthy for at least a year. Beyond that, it varies by variety, but some plants, like the monstera deliciosa, have been known to survive for over a decade in water. Plant selection is key, which is why we only sell plants that thrive in water.
Loved the way these were packaged , I did have a bit of a time getting the soil off but was able to do it . The plants have been “re-homed” into their cylinders and are faring well
At least 3 of the plants received are yellowing and look like they are dying. The roots on one of the alocasias are almost nonexistent. I don’t have high hopes that these plants will survive, even though I followed the directions given. The other plants are doing well.
Hey Brittany,
Thanks for your thoughts. I'm glad the majority of your plants are doing well... and apologize that you have a few that are struggling. We are here to help with plant care and actually guarantee all of our plants as well.
If you could send us some photos (hello@modernbotanical.shop) we''ll make sure you're all set :)
Thanks, have a great day. -Jonas
Got all my plants packaged with care! Customer service is amazing. Helped me with my other order as well. I plan on buying all my plants from here.
Ordered a Red Anthurium on a Sunday night for Thursday arrival, due to weather and delays it arrived the following Saturday. Received, unboxed and packaging was impressive. Red Anthurium was in excellent condition. I will be ordering more in the future for sure!
The plants are beautiful and were well packaged. The drops are definitely helping them thrive. Looking forward to more purchases in the future.
Super beautiful plants - unfortunately one did not make it. 😔
Hey Claudia,
We do our best to offer a five star experience and actually guarantee our plants. If you can send photos to the chat on our website or to hello@modernbotanical.shop we'll make sure you're all set.
Thanks. -Jonas
I continue to order additional plants and planters. Great products and communication/customer support. Guests in my home are impressed at quality and design.
What a perfect and simple way to create beauty in every space. The propagation frames are as eye-catching as the plants they hold. Make sure you have lots of wall space because if you order one, you'll be looking for places to add to your collection!
Still don’t know what plants you sent me. I have 2 plants but don’t know if they should be stem deep or just roots in the water.
Hello David,
You can see the setup instructions on this link that is attached to the shipping notification emails:
https://modernbotanical.shop/pages/plant-instructions
If you scroll down, you will see the plant types we are currently offering.
Note: We just added some new ones which are not listed there yet, if theres any you are unsure of feel free to send us photos via email or the chat in the bottom right corner.
Feel free to reach out at anytime with plant questions, we are here to help.
Thanks. -Jonas
Lets see if the plants survive. Some seems to be doing better than others
Hey Nancy,
We guarantee our plants for 120 days. Feel free to send photos of any plants you're having issues to and we'll make sure you are all taken care of.
Thanks. -Jonas
