With the acceleration of life pace, more and more people are beginning to pay attention to the maintenance of indoor green plants, which not only beautify the environment but also purify the air. Hydroponic small potted plants are loved by many families for their simple maintenance and beautiful appearance. This article will introduce you to the method of hydroponic small potted plants, helping you to easily create a green and beautiful home environment.
Choose the right plantsHydroponic small potted plants are suitable for growing in water or half-water and half-soil environments. Therefore, when choosing plants, priority should be given to those varieties that require more water and have roots adapted to hydroponics. Common plants suitable for hydroponics include epipremnum aureum, ch Lorophytum comosum, lysimachia nummularia, and Eichhornia crassipes. When selecting, you can choose according to your personal preferences and home environment.
Prepare hydroponic equipmentHydroponic small potted plants require the following equipment:
1. Hydroponic pot: Choose a transparent or translucent container to facilitate observation of plant growth.
2. Hydroponic substrate: Common hydroponic substrates include perlite, vermiculite, ceramsite, etc., which have good breathability and water retention.
3. Hydroponic nutrient solution: There is special hydroponic nutrient solution on the market, which can be added according to the instructions.
4. Timer (optional): Used to control the time of nutrient solution addition.
Hydroponic steps1. Preparation work: Remove the plant from the soil, remove excess soil from the roots, and retain about 2-3 centimeters of rootstock.
2. Hydroponic substrate: Place the hydroponic substrate in the bottom of the hydroponic pot to form a small mound and place the plant rootstock on the mound.
3. Add nutrient solution: Add an appropriate amount of hydroponic nutrient solution according to the instructions, and the water level should be slightly higher than the surface of the substrate.
4. Observation and maintenance: Regularly observe the plant growth, keep the water clean, prevent the growth of algae, change the nutrient solution every once in a while, and maintain water quality and nutrition balance.
Precautions1. Avoid direct sunlight: Hydroponic plants should not be exposed to direct sunlight for a long time to prevent leaf sunburn.
2. Control temperature: The suitable growth temperature for hydroponic plants is 18-28℃, avoid high or low temperature.
3. Regular pruning: Trim the withered leaves and long roots in time to keep the plant healthy.
4. Pay attention to water quality: Water quality should be kept clean and avoid contamination. If the water becomes turbid, it should be changed immediately.
Hydroponic small potted plants is a simple and easy-to-learn indoor greening method. By following the above methods, you can easily raise beautiful green plants at home, which can not only beautify the home environment but also purify the air and improve the quality of life. Let's take action to create a green and healthy home space!