How to hydroponic desert roses
Known as the "messenger of love", desert roses have become the new favorite of indoor green plants with their unique bottle-shaped stems and gorgeous flowers. Hydroponics make the plants more elegant, and can be viewed throughout the year through scientific methods. This article will explain in detail the entire process from plant selection to daily maintenance. The core step of hydroponics of Desert Rose is to select high-quality plant screening criteria to select strong seedlings with a plant height of 15-25cm, focusing on observing whether the expanded base part is complete. Transplantation will be carried out in late spring and early summer, the main root system length is retained at 8-10cm, fixed with volcanic stone or ceramsite, and the initial water level is controlled at 1/3 of the root system. Intelligent control of the water environment changes water and cleans containers in 5-7 days in summer, and extends to 15-20 days in winter. The water temperature needs to maintain a temperature difference of ±2 ° C from room temperature. When adding hydroponic nutrient solution, it needs to be diluted at 1:800, and the effect is better when combined with LED plant lights to fill light for 4 hours every day. The key winter defoliation period for seasonal maintenance is moved to the southbound window sill to maintain the ambient temperature above 12℃. Root systems are pruned before spring germination. After removing aging roots, soak them in carbendazim for 20 minutes. After new leaves are unrolled, the supply of nutrient solution is restored. Water quality optimization techniques for hydroponic system efficiency enhancement plan use tap water that is left standing for 48 hours. Adding 2 drops of hydrogen peroxide solution per liter of water can inhibit algae growth. Use an EC value detection pen to monitor water quality every month, and the ideal value should be maintained between 0.8-1.2mS/cm. The modeling control strategy rotates the angle of the container so that the plants receive light evenly, and uses aluminum wire traction to shape the bonsai shape. Cut off residual flowers in time after flowering, and retain 2-3 bud points to promote secondary flowering.
Hydroponics of desert roses can not only avoid soil pests and diseases, but also observe the growth status of roots through glass containers. Grasping the balance of the three elements of temperature, light and nutrition, even in the dry environment in the north, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of red flowers and green leaves, adding natural vitality to modern homes.