12 Gorgeous Indoor Plants You Can Grow in Old Bottles

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One of the easiest ways to bring some life indoors is by adding plants to your home, and there’s no better way to do it than with old bottles re-used as planters. Upcycling bottles for plant care isn’t only a great idea for the environment but gives your walls a little charm too. With all shapes from clear glass for elegant or quirky colorful ones that show your personality, these little green gems look lovely in bottles. It’s not impossible if you have a bit of creativity and the right plant with which to fill up those empty green bottles to act as mini greenhouses.

The key is choosing the right indoor plants. Some plants succeed better than others in small space and smaller root systems lodged in the unique space that a bottle can provide. Take a look at 12 wonderful plants you can grow indoors in your upcycled bottles. They each have their special touch, whether it’s trailing vines or exotic foliage that makes your home feel just a little bit more urban jungle.

Pothos

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Almost unkillable, pothos makes a great choice for bottle growing. It has beautiful heart shaped leaves and a vining growth, and so quickly grows to give any corner a touch of green. All you need to do is put a cutting in water, and in no time you’ll have roots. Pothos grows well in low to medium light which makes it perfect for those darker spaces that could use a little spruce up.

Lucky Bamboo

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Lucky Bamboo is incredibly low maintenance and as charming. Just keep the water level above the roots and this plant will stay happy growing in water. Lucky Bamboo is elegant because of its tall, slender stalks. After all, it’s also believed to bring good fortune – and what better way to imbue a bit of luck into your life than to dabble in bottle friendly beauty?

Spider Plant

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If you’re hoping for a dynamic, easy to care for plant, then Spider Plants may well be the solution you’ve been looking for. They come in long arching leaves and baby plantlets, and are a lively addition to your collection. Rooting cuttings in water works really well and in fact the cuttings look wonderful in clear bottles showing off the roots as they grow.

English Ivy

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English Ivy in a bottle is good for a touch of English charm. Fitting this setup, especially in narrow-necked bottles where it spills out, its lush, trailing vines make it a natural. Ivy is a very fast grower so it will fill out your bottle very quickly. Just make sure you do give it some indirect sunlight for best results.

Philodendron

The Philodendron is one of the most widely loved of the house plants for its glossy leaves and easy going nature, so it’s great for bottle growing. Philodendron roots are easy to develop; just a cutting and some water. And it’s a great choice if you want to bring some tropical vibes to your indoor space without much hassle.

Mint

Mint, in addition to adding some green on your pantry, refreshes your home with a nice fragrance. Not only will you have fresh mint leaves to garnish your drinks but also you’ll love having plenty of this herb. It grows quick in water and the roots will feel right at home in a bottle. All you have to do is make sure it has some sun as they love light.

Chinese Money Plant

This Chinese Money Plant is known for its unique round leaves and is a great option for bottles. Water is the best way to propagate this plant, although you would need a small cutting to begin with. As believed to bring prosperity, this is another quirky, contemporary plant with a little extra touch of charm.

Wandering Jew

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It is as easy to grow as it is beautiful, this is known as Wandering Jew. It’s got purple and silver striped leaves and is a cheerful addition to any bottle garden. All you have to do is plant a few cuttings in water and almost instantly root forms. Its trailing vines make it a good choice for a visually interesting setup, and some of the colors are just beautiful.

Basil

If you’re a cooking fan, then you should consider growing basil in a bottle. Grows easy, smells wonderful, and will yield you fresh leaves to keep in the dishes. Basil can root nicely in water, and a bottle is just the right size for a small window sill herb garden. It’s an herb to grow in sunlight, so be sure to give it a daily dose of the sun.

Coleus

The red, purple and green leaves of the Coleus plants give you a splash of color for your bottle collection. Once they take off in water, these plants root well and adjust well to indoor conditions. The color of Coleus, which is bold, is a great choice if you want a bit of drama without too much maintenance.

Succulents

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Some succulents can actually be grown in water for a short period of time like jade plants or string of pearls. They usually propagate in the soil, but if you place them in a bottle of water for a few weeks you can easily root cuttings that you can then put in the soil. Once in the ground, as long as you don’t overwater and let the roots dry slightly between changes, your plants will be fine.

Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.