How to grow hydroponic Epipremnum aureum fast
Hydroponic Epipremnum aureum, with its fresh and elegant appearance, has become the favorite indoor foliage plant of city dwellers. However, many flower enthusiasts find that their hydroponic Epipremnum aureum grows slowly and the leaves turn yellow. In fact, by mastering five key techniques, you can make the roots of Epipremnum aureum strong and the vines grow wildly, easily achieving the effect of a full pot.
One: Scientific Water Replacement and Maintenance
1.1 Control of Water Replacement Frequency
In the seedling stage, replace the sun-exposed tap water every 2-3 days, and after new roots sprout, change the water weekly, and after the plant matures, change the water once every 10 days. Increase the frequency of water replacement during the high temperatures of summer to prevent water quality deterioration.
1.2 Water Quality Selection Criteria
Use tap water or purified water that has been standing for 24 hours, and make sure the water temperature is the same as the room temperature. When changing the water, retain 1/3 of the original nutrient solution to maintain a stable microbial environment.
Two: Secrets of Light and Shadow Control
2.1 Control of Light Intensity
Receive 10 hours of scattered light daily, and place the plant 1 meter away from the east-facing windowsill. Use a shade cloth with 40% light filtering to filter strong light and avoid direct sunlight at noon.
2.2 Lighting Supplement Techniques
When there is insufficient light in winter, use full-spectrum plant growth lights to illuminate for 4 hours a day, maintaining a distance of 30-50 centimeters.
Three: Temperature and Humidity Management System
3.1 Mist Spraying Humidification Scheme
Spray the back of the leaves with a misting spray bottle in the morning and evening in summer, and place a tray with pebble water tray to keep the environmental humidity between 60%-75%.
3.2 Temperature Control Guide
Keep the optimal growth temperature of 18-28℃, and use a heating pad to maintain the water temperature when it is below 10℃ in winter to prevent root frostbite.
Four: Key Points of Root Maintenance
4.1 Regular Pruning Techniques
Use a disinfected scissor to cut the old roots diagonally when changing water monthly, retaining 2/3 of the white new roots. After pruning, soak in a carbendazim solution for 10 minutes to prevent infection.
4.2 Nutrient Solution Mixing Scheme
Use a hydroponic-specific nutrient solution with N-P-K=3-1-2, adding 5-8 drops each time the water is changed. Apply foliar fertilizer during the new leaf stage, using a 0.1% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution to spray weekly.
By mastering the five core techniques of scientific water replacement cycles, precise light control, stable temperature and humidity environment, systematic root maintenance, and reasonable nutrient supply, hydroponic Epipremnum aureum can achieve a vine growth rate of 15-20cm per month. It is recommended to take growth comparison photos monthly and adjust the maintenance plan dynamically according to the plant's condition to keep Epipremnum aureum continuously in a full-pot state.