{
  "id": 394342,
  "title": "8 beautiful plants you can grow without soil",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/8-beautiful-plants-you-can-grow-without-soil",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-09T17:30:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/8-beautiful-plants-you-can-grow-without-soil-10722080/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Several plants can flourish without soil, drawing nutrients from water, air, or specific growing mediums. These soil-free plants are ideal for urban settings, apartments, and those seeking a low-maintenance approach to indoor gardening. Here are some captivating plants that thrive without soil:\n\nLucky Bamboo is a popular water-grown plant, recognized for its graceful stems and minimal maintenance. It flourishes in a glass container filled with water and pebbles. This plant is effortless to care for, perfect for desks and tabletops, and is believed to bring good luck in Feng Shui practices.\n\nPothos is among the simplest houseplants to propagate and nurture in water. Its cascading vines and heart-shaped leaves make it a favorite for indoor spaces. This fast-growing plant is ideal for beginners and enhances the aesthetic appeal of any room.\n\nMany philodendron varieties adapt well to water culture, adding a touch of the tropics with their lush foliage to living rooms and offices. They are low-maintenance plants that thrive in indirect light.\n\nAir plants, belonging to the Tillandsia family, are perhaps the most unique soil-free plants. They absorb moisture and nutrients directly through their leaves, requiring no soil at all. Their distinctive appearance makes them perfect for hanging displays and terrariums.\n\nPeace lilies can survive and even thrive in water when properly maintained, with their glossy leaves and elegant white flowers being a popular choice for indoor settings. They are adaptable to indoor conditions and easy to care for in water.\n\nSpider plants produce baby plantlets, which can be grown hydroponically after rooting in water. They are beginner-friendly, fast-growing, and produce attractive arching foliage.\n\nChinese evergreen varieties are prized for their colorful leaves and adaptability, thriving in water with occasional nutrient supplementation. They tolerate low light, showcase beautiful patterned foliage, and are suitable for homes and offices.\n\nHerbs like mint and basil, typically grown in soil, can flourish in water for extended periods, making them perfect for kitchen gardens. They provide fresh herbs, a pleasant aroma, and are easy to propagate.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Lucky Bamboo grows in water with pebbles, minimal maintenance",
    "Pothos thrives in water, ideal for beginners with cascading vines",
    "Air plants absorb nutrients through leaves, no soil required"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express - Lifestyle",
        "title": "8 beautiful plants you can grow without soil",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/8-beautiful-plants-you-can-grow-without-soil-396279",
        "published": "2026-08-09T17:30:25.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}