15 suitable houseplants for hydroponics

15 suitable houseplants for hydroponics

Are you looking for suitable plants for hydroponics ? Then this post is just right for you!

In this article you will find out the most popular plants for hydroponics – for beginners and advanced users! You will learn the optimal growing conditions for your plant.

After the article you will know the optimal location - whether bedroom , living room or bathroom . You know the optimal temperature , the optimal light supply and interesting special features for caring for your hydroponic plant!

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Easy-care hydroponic plants

1. Sansevieria | Bow hemp

2. Epipremnum | Ivy plant

3. Spathiphyllum | A leaf

4. Monstera | window leaf

5. Schefflera | Radiation aralia

6. Aglaonema | piston thread

7. Dracaena | Dragon tree

More demanding plants in hydroponics

8. Codiaeum | Miracle bush

9. Ficus

10. Anthurium | Heart leaf flower

11. Dypsis | Golden fruit palm

12. Chamaedorea | Mountain palm

13. Philodendron

14. Peperomia | Dwarf pepper

15. Hedera | Common ivy

Easy-care hydroponic plants

Do you have little experience with plants in hydroponics ? No problem, the following plants are particularly suitable for beginners. The plants are particularly easy to care for and forgive some carelessness. With patience and a little love, you will enjoy the plants for a long time!

1. Sansevieria | Bow hemp

genus	Sansevieria
Family	Asparagus family (Asparagaceae)
Common names	Bow hemp, mother-in-law's tongue
Origin	Africa
Light	Partial shade to light, no direct sun
temperature	18 - 25°C
Ideal location	Living room, bedroom and bathroom
Propagation	Cuttings, division, rhizomes
Poisonous?	Yes, easy
Popular species	Sansevieria trifasciata Sansevieria cylindrica Sansevieria francisii Sansevieria hyacinthoides
Special feature	Problems with constant water levels, direct sunlight and excessive nutrient concentrations; strong root growth; Propagation possible via dividing vines.

2. Epipremnum | Ivy plant

genus	Epipremnum
Family	Arum family (Araceae)
Common names	Ivy plant, golden ivy plant
Origin	Asia
Light	Shade/partial shade
temperature	16 - 24°C
Ideal location	Living room, bedroom & bathroom
Propagation	Cuttings & sinkers
Poisonous?	Yes
Popular species	Epipremnum pinnatum Epipremnum aureum (Scindapsus pictus)
Special feature	Leaf markings are particularly pronounced in hydroponics; suitable as a climbing plant; Loves humidity, so spray with water as often as possible; at least 16° degrees in winter; Place three to four young plants in a hydroponic pot.

3. Spathiphyllum | A leaf

genus	Spathiphyllum
Family	Arum family (Araceae)
Common names	Single leaf, scabbard leaf, peace lily, leaf flag
Origin	South America
Light	Shade/partial shade
temperature	18 - 24°C
Ideal location	bathroom
Propagation	Stock division & cuttings
Poisonous?	Yes
Popular species	Spathiphyllum wallisii Spathiphyllum floribundum
Special feature	Flower spadix with white bract; in summer the humidity should be as high as possible; prefers constant temperatures; avoid direct sunlight; tends to over-fertilize; In winter a low water level is preferred, low concentrated nutrient solution is preferred; adaptable.

4. Monstera | window leaf

genus	Monstera
Family	Arum family (Araceae)
Common names	window leaf
Origin	Mexico
Light	Partial shade
temperature	18 - 24°C
Ideal location	Living room, bedroom and bathroom
Propagation	cuttings
Poisonous?	Yes
Popular species	Monstera deliciosa Monstera andansonii Monstera obliqua
Special feature	leaf spots from direct sun; insensitive and robust ornamental plant; large plant with large leaves that are not yet perforated as a young plant. Said to purify the air; high need for water and nutrients; At high temperatures, high humidity is important.

5. Schefflera | Radiation aralia

genus	Schefflera
Family	Araliaceae (Araliaceae)
Common names	Ray aralia, lacquer leaf, finger aralia
Origin	Asia & Australia
Light	Partial shade
temperature	14 - 20 °C
Ideal location	Bedroom, living room and bathroom
Propagation	cuttings
Poisonous?	Yes
Popular species	Schefflera actinophylla Schefflera arboricola Schefflera venulosa
Special feature	Rarely flowers and fruits; pruning possible; high temperatures in winter promote linear growth and scale insect infestation; avoid drafts; no direct sun.
Difficulty level	light

6. Aglaonema | piston thread

genus	Aglaonema
Family	Arum family (Araceae)
Common names	Cob thread, Chinese Evergreen
Origin	South East Asia
Light	Shady to partial shade
temperature	18 - 24°C
Ideal location	Bedroom bathroom
Propagation	Head cuttings
Poisonous?	Yes
Popular species	Aglaonema commutatum Aglaonema pictum Aglaonema costatum Aglaonmea nitidum Aglaonema modestum
Special feature	Bright location promotes loss of leaf markings; sensitive to cold water; avoid high water levels; keep water levels low in winter; Propagated in early summer with 4 cm long stem pieces.

7. Dracaena | Dragon tree

genus	Dracaena
Family	Asparagus family (Asparagaceae)
Common names	Dragon tree, lucky bamboo
Origin	Africa & Asia
Light	Partial shade, no direct sunlight
temperature	18 - 22°C
Ideal location	bathroom
Propagation	Cuttings & offshoots
Poisonous?	Yes
Popular species	Dracaena marginata Dracaena fragrans Dracaena sanderiana Dracaena sucurlosa Dracaena deremensis
Special feature	air purifying; reduce nutrient concentration and increase air humidity in winter; sensitive to fluorine; brown leaf tips possible; easy-care.

More demanding plants in hydroponics

Do you already have a hydroponic plant and would like to expand your range? Then the following plants are just right for you!

The plants are particularly beautiful and need a little more attention. Even beginners can cultivate these hydroponic plants with a little skill.

8. Codiaeum | Miracle bush

genus	Codiaeum
Family	Spurge family (Euphorbiaceae)
Common names	Croton, croton, miracle bush, cancer flower
Origin	Asia
Light	Partial shade
temperature	18 - 24°C
Ideal location	Living room, bedroom & bathroom
Propagation	Cuttings and offshoots
Poisonous?	Yes
Popular species	Codiaeum variegatum var. Pictum

9. Ficus

genus	Ficus
Family	Mulberry family (Moraceae)
Common names	Benjamini, birch fig
Origin	Asia & Australia
Light	bright, without direct sunlight
temperature	18 - 26°C
Ideal location	Bedroom & bathroom
Propagation	cuttings
Poisonous?	Yes
Popular species	Ficus benjamina Ficus lyrata Ficus elastica Ficus pumila
Special feature	Requires light, but direct sun; avoid high water levels and watering with cold water; Propagation via cuttings; high humidity important; Leaf shedding in changing environmental conditions.

10. Anthurium | Heart leaf flower

genus	Anthurium
Family	Arum family (Araceae)
Common names	Flamingo flower, flamingo plant, anthurium
Origin	Middle and South America
Light	Partial shade
temperature	18 - 24°C
Ideal location	Living room, bedroom and bathroom
Propagation	Stock division and cuttings
Poisonous?	poisonous
Popular species	Anthurium andreanum Anthurium crystallinum Anthurium warocqueanum Anthurium scherzerianum Anthurium veitchii Anthurium clarinervium
Special feature	Sensitive to alkaline nutrient solution; moisture loving; no direct sun; the lowest possible temperature fluctuations; Flower induction by lowering the temperature to 15 °C for five to six weeks

11. Dypsis | Golden fruit palm

genus	Dypsis
Family	Palm family (Arecaceae)
Common names	Golden Fruit Palm, Areca Palm, Gold Leaf Palm
Origin	Madagascar
Light	Partial shade
temperature	19 - 28°C
Ideal location	Bathroom, bedroom and living room
Propagation	Offshoots & stock division
Poisonous?	No
Popular species	Dypsis decaryi Dypsis lutescens
Special feature 12. Chamaedorea | Mountain palm genus Chamaedorea Family Palm family (Arecaceae) Common names Mountain palm, parlor palm Origin Mexico and Guatemala Light Shade/partial shade temperature 18 - 24°C Ideal location Living room, bedroom and bathroom Propagation Cuttings, offshoots & stock division Poisonous? no Popular species Chamaedorea elegans Special feature High nutrient requirements in summer; bright location promotes the formation of yellow inflorescences; no direct sun; reduce water and nutrients in winter; Propagation usually by seeds; problem with brown leaf tips; regular spraying with water. 13. Philodendron genus Philodendron Family Arum family (Araceae) Common names Tree friend Origin Central and South America Light Shade/partial shade temperature 16 - 24°C Ideal location Bathroom, living room and bedroom Propagation Cuttings & offshoots Poisonous? Yes Popular species Philodendron micans Philodendron scandens Philodendron bipinnatifidum Philodendron elegans Philodendron verrucosum Philodendron melanochrysum Philodendron squamiferum Special feature Climbing and hanging plant with small-leaved leaves; Note low water levels in winter; don't like cold feet; in winter at least 15 °C; avoid constant and high water levels; comparatively insensitive to temperature fluctuations. 14. Peperomia | Dwarf pepper genus Peperomia Family Pepper family (Piperaceae) Common names Dwarf pepper, ornamental pepper, fleshy peperomia Origin Central & South America Light Partial shade, bright, no direct sunlight temperature 18 - 24°C Ideal location Bathroom, living room & bedroom Propagation cuttings Poisonous? No Popular species Peperomia glabella Peperomia argyreia Peperomia griseoargentea Peperomia caperata Peperomia obtusifolia Special feature Bright location advantageous; in winter not below 15 °C, also lower dosage of nutrient solution and low water level; pour with lukewarm water; the roots are delicate and can break quickly. 15. Hedera | Common ivy genus Hedera Family Araliaceae (Araliaceae). Common names Common ivy, indoor ivy, common ivy Origin Europe Light Shade/partial shade temperature 12 - 24°C Ideal location Living room, bedroom & bathroom Propagation Cuttings & offshoots/sinkers Poisonous? Yes Popular species Hedera helix Hedera hibernica Special feature Popular climbing plant; Varieties with colorful leaves require a bright and warm location; Varieties with green leaves prefer partial shade and slightly lower temperatures. Increased temperature and nitrogen supply promote leaf growth; In winter, varieties with green leaves look for a location with temperatures between 12 and 15 °C and ensure a low water level.	Resilient; grows relatively quickly; certain susceptibility to scale insects and spider mites; avoid high fertilizer additions and high water levels in winter; often used as a dominant plant in large hydroponic systems.