Do hydroponic plants need to be watered frequently?
The topic brought by the editor is whether hydroponic plants need to be watered frequently and related topics about flower cultivation suitable for home hydroponics. Next, the site editor will introduce to the netizens.
How often should hydroponic plants be watered? Tell you the "judging" method!
Many flower enthusiasts like to grow plants in water at home, such as the common lucky bamboo, red candle, and even the sweet potatoes and epiphyllum we eat can be hydroponically cultivated. Even if you cut a side bud of a hanging orchid and grow it in water, it can grow well. In the process of hydroponic cultivation, the roots absorb nutrients and water from the water. The water must be kept clean, so it is necessary to change the water regularly. When is it appropriate to change the water?
When growing hydroponic plants, we must remember to observe the water regularly and on time. If the water is slightly discolored or slightly turbid, we should change the water in a timely manner. We should not follow a fixed schedule because the temperature of our environment, the quality of our water, and the amount of nutrient solution added when changing water are different, which results in different degrees of water dirtiness. Therefore, we cannot calculate it based on days. We should observe when the water is dirty and change it in time to ensure the cleanliness of the roots. Clean roots can absorb nutrients and water from the water quickly, and the plant will not have problems.
In hydroponic cultivation at home, we must remember not to expose it to too strong light because the roots are growing in the dark soil. If the light is too strong in the water, it can cause the roots to be sunburned or even develop a green layer on the roots, which will hinder nutrient absorption. Therefore, it is best to place it in a place with weak light. If you want to expose it to light, you can choose an opaque hydroponic bottle, which will help it grow better.
In home hydroponic cultivation, nutrients are indispensable. Many flower enthusiasts directly put compound fertilizer granules into the water, which is wrong. Even if you put water-soluble quick-acting fertilizers directly into the water, they are difficult to absorb because the roots are very weak, and these fertilizers are quite strong. If used in large amounts, they can cause root burning and easily lead to root rot. When fertilizing hydroponic plants, we should choose hydroponic nutrient solutions or organic nutrient solutions, such as organic fertilizers fermented at home. These can be added appropriately. When using them, add a few drops each time you change the water to ensure a weak nutrient level in the water. Since the roots are water roots and absorb nutrients slowly, this will not cause a lack of nutrients and prevent yellowing of the leaves.
This is what hydroponic plants must know: first, reasonable exposure to light, second, ensuring clean water and changing it in time, and third, supplementing nutrients regularly. The temperature of the cultivation environment should not be too low. Depending on the characteristics of each plant, try to place it in a warmer place to ensure normal growth and flowering.
The above is a comprehensive explanation of whether hydroponic plants need to be watered frequently and the methods suitable for home hydroponics. I hope it can solve your problems with green plants.