I Ditched Potting Soil and My Houseplants Have Never Been Happier—Here’s Why Water Culture Actually Works

I Ditched Potting Soil and My Houseplants Have Never Been Happier—Here's Why Water Culture Actually Works

What if the potting soil your houseplants sit in is actually working against them? One gardener’s accidental discovery of hydroculture—growing plants permanently in water—revealed that many tropical houseplants don’t just survive without soil, they genuinely flourish. Here’s the science, the best plants for the method, and exactly how to make the switch.