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Want to grow Devil’s Ivy in water?
It’s easier than you think!
With the right tips, you can have lush green vines thriving in no time. Discover 7 simple tactics to get your Devil’s Ivy flourishing in water.
Let’s dive in and get growing!
Choose A Healthy Cutting
First things first, you gotta start with a strong, healthy cutting of Devil’s Ivy. Look for a vine with bright green leaves.
Avoid any cuttings with yellow or brown spots. Snip the vine just below a node, which is where the leaves and roots grow out from.
Make sure your cutting is about 6 inches long and has at least 4-6 leaves.
Find The Perfect Container
Now, you need a container to put your cutting in. Glass jars are pretty popular because you can see the roots grow, which is super cool.
Make sure the jar is clean and big enough to hold the cutting without the leaves touching the water. You don’t want the leaves to get soggy and rot.
Fill With Clean Water
It’s time to fill up that container with water. Tap water is usually fine, but if you’re feeling fancy, you can use filtered water.
Fill the jar so the nodes (where the roots will grow) are submerged, but the leaves stay dry. Change the water every week to keep it fresh and full of oxygen.
Your plant will thank you!
Get The Right Amount Of Light
Devil’s Ivy loves bright, indirect light. Find a spot where your cutting can soak up plenty of sunshine without getting scorched by direct rays.
A north or east-facing windowsill usually works great. Too much direct sunlight can burn the leaves, and too little light can slow down growth.
Be Patient And Wait For Roots
Here’s the part where you need to be patient. It usually takes a few weeks for roots to start showing up, so don’t worry if you don’t see anything immediately.
Keep an eye on the water level and make sure the nodes stay submerged. Before you know it, you’ll see little white roots starting to sprout!
Optional: Add Nutrients
If you’re feeling like an overachiever, you can add some liquid plant food to the water once the roots have appeared. Just a tiny drop will do!
This can help your Devil’s Ivy grow faster and healthier. Make sure to follow the instructions on the plant food packaging for the right amounts.
Replant Or Keep In Water
Once your Devil’s Ivy has a nice set of roots, you can decide whether to plant it in soil or keep growing it in water. If you decide to transfer to soil, make sure to use well-draining potting mix.
If you keep it in water, just keep up with the regular water changes. Either way, you’ll have a gorgeous, thriving plant!