If you struggle with overwatering your indoor plants, worry no more! We have a list of plants that thrive without needing drainage. These easy-care options will bring greenery to your home hassle-free.
#1 Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana)
Lucky Bamboo, a hydroponic plant, requires no drainage and can be easily grown in vases or pots. Choose tall planters for optimal growth.
#2 Water Lettuce (Pistia stratiotes)
Water Lettuce thrives in containers, ponds, or water gardens, with its free-floating roots not needing soil. Soft to moderately hard water is preferred.
#3 Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes)
Water Hyacinth grows in water environments without needing drainage, making narrow-neck glass vases or pots ideal. Place in cool spots with indirect light.
#4 Cyperus Umbrella Plant (Cyperus alternifolius)
Native to Madagascar swamps, the Cyperus Umbrella Plant flourishes in boggy conditions or submerged roots in water.
#5 Rough Horsetail (Equisetum Hyemale)
Rough Horsetail, a herbaceous vascular plant, thrives in streams and wetlands, adapting to saturated mucky soils without requiring drainage.
#6 Houseplant Cuttings
Houseplants like philodendrons, begonia, African violet, pothos, coleus, ivy, and pothos grow beautifully in water-filled vases, eliminating drainage concerns.
#7 Water Lily (Nymphaea)
The Water Lily boasts stunning flowers in various hues, thriving in small aquariums or deep containers without the need for drainage.
