What Is a “Rooter”?

One of the questions we hear most often at The Brass Butterfly is, “What is a Rooter?”

“Rooter” is the name we use for our propagation vases. These glass vases are designed for growing new plants from healthy cuttings placed in water.

Using a Rooting vase and fresh water, many common houseplants can easily begin forming roots right at home. Plants like pothos, philodendron, ivy, and Tradescantia root especially well in water and make beautiful living displays as they grow.

Each Brass Butterfly Rooter features hand-blown glass with a narrow opening that helps support plant cuttings while allowing the water to stay fresh and aerated. The simple design highlights both the plant and the developing roots, turning propagation into something functional and decorative at the same time.

Whether displayed in a window, kitchen, office, or garden space, a Rooter vase offers an easy and rewarding way to enjoy the process of growing new plants from cuttings.

So the next time you hear the word “Rooter,” you’ll know it simply means a Brass Butterfly propagation vase designed for growing and displaying plants naturally in water.