17 Houseplants You Can Borrow From Friends and Grow for Free
17.08.2023 - 10:11
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Have a look at some of the most successful Houseplants You Can Borrow From Friends and Grow for Free without spending any money.
Botanical Name: Sansevieria trifasciata
The pups of this air-purifying plant can be borrowed for free from neighbors or friends, and read our article for growing snake plants indoors here!
Botanical Name: Aloe
If you see a mature aloe plant in your friend’s home carrying offsets or babies, then simply ask them to remove a few pups for you. Learn aloe plant care here.
Botanical Name: Haworthia
Ask your friend to remove haworthia pups. The offsets form individual roots, and you can easily grow them in pots without a fuss!
Botanical Name: Cactaceae
You can grow cactus at no cost by borrowing offsets from friends. Species like bunny ear cactus can be easily multiplied by removing their pads.
Botanical Name: Spathiphyllum
Propagating a peace lily plant is a straightforward process. Just ask for its pups from your friend, and you can directly grow them in a new pot!
Botanical Name: Epipremnum aureum
Pothos is the most common and popular houseplant that you can grow for free! Just ask for 4-6 inches below the node and root it in soil or water.
Botanical Name: Tradescantia
It is also a great houseplant that you can grow from borrowing cutting from friends and grow free. See the best varieties and methods for growing it here.
Botanical Name: Maranta leuconeura
Ask for prayer plant cutting from your friend’s plant below the nodes, close to the stems’ bottom, and root in a potting mix.
Botanical Name: Codiaeum
Croton offers a range of varieties in different shades that you can grow for free by borrowing 3-4 inches long cuttings. Plant it in a pot filled with a lightweight potting mix or water.
Botanical Name: Crassula ovata