Easiest Hydroponic Plants to Start With

Easiest Hydroponic Plants to Start With

New to indoor gardening and greenery, but still want to bring lushness into your home without the hassle? Hydroponic plants from Table Top Trees are perfect for beginners — no soil, no pests, and fuss-free. They’re easy to maintain, visually appealing, and make thoughtful gifts.

Here are some of our easiest-to-care-for hydroponic plants, ideal for Singapore homes and HDBs.

1. Trees of Tranquility (Nageia Nagi)

  • Why it’s beginner-friendly: Adapts well to indoor lighting.
  • Care tip: Change water every week and spray foliar fertiliser as recommended. Read more care tips here.
  • Perfect for gifting: Trees of Tranquility is a serene, elegant plant that adds a sense of calm to any space.

Its rich green foliage makes it a lovely focal point for shelves, desks, or living areas. With minimal maintenance and no soil to worry about, it’s an ideal indoor plant for busy Singapore homes.

2. Money Maker (Pachira Macrocarpa)

  • Why it’s beginner-friendly: Hardy and forgiving
  • Care tip: Place near low to moderate to bright indirect light. Read more care tips here.
  • Perfect for gifting: Symbolising prosperity and positivity, Money Makers are a popular hydroponic choice for both beginners and gifting.

With regular water changes and occasional nutrient top-ups, they remain vibrant and healthy without much effort. Ideal for Singapore homes, HDBs, and offices, Money Makers bring life and positive energy to your space, while also serving as thoughtful gifts for festive occasions, birthdays, or housewarmings.

3. Slim Shady (Polyscias Guilfoylei)

  • Why it’s beginner-friendly: Tolerates lower-light conditions and grows easily.
  • Care tip: Prune occasionally to maintain shape. Read more care tips here.
  • Perfect for gifting: Its cascading foliage also sophistication to modern interiors.

A versatile plant that thrives even in lower-light conditions, beginners will find it simple to maintain with weekly water top-ups, some foliar fertiliser sprays, and occasional pruning.

Starting your hydroponic journey has never been easier. These beginner-friendly plants — Trees of Tranquility, Money Maker, and Slim Shady — are perfect for urban homes, small apartments, or as thoughtful gifts for friends and family.

Shop our beginner-friendly hydroponic plants here and bring life, freshness, and a touch of nature into your space today.

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