How long can a hydroponic发财树 (Fortune Tree) live
Answer questions for netizens about how long a hydroponic Fortune Tree can live and share experience on the maintenance of green plants, including cultivation methods and precautions for the Fortune Tree. Let's learn about it together below.
Nowadays, it is common for almost every household to cultivate one or more Fortune Trees, as they symbolize wealth and are very auspicious. Especially in various shops, stores, and large shopping malls, the Fortune Tree is often seen and has become one of the preferred choices for growing flowers and green plants. However, the Fortune Trees we see are mostly cultivated in soil. You may ask, why is there a hydroponic Fortune Tree, aren't Fortune Trees afraid of water? Yes, soil-cultivated Fortune Trees are indeed afraid of water and can survive without watering for almost a month. Because they are very easy to care for, they are known as "lazy person's trees," which means they don't require frequent watering.
However, the Fortune Tree can also be hydroponically cultivated. Do you know the reason? Let's find out together!
I. Why can the Fortune Tree be hydroponically cultivated?
Even though the Fortune Tree does not like water, it can still be hydroponically cultivated, mainly for the following reasons.
Firstly, the root system is the key. As everyone knows, plants cannot grow without the roots absorbing nutrients, and the Fortune Tree is no exception. In soil cultivation, the root system of the Fortune Tree is sparse and small. However, in hydroponic cultivation, its roots become white and fat to absorb nutrients.
Secondly, soil-cultivated Fortune Trees are prone to rot and wither. The main reason is that excessive watering can cause waterlogging, leading to poor soil aeration, obstructed root respiration, and root rot and decay in the Fortune Tree. The hydroponically cultivated Fortune Tree grows new roots, which are different from the soil-cultivated roots.
Meanwhile, hydroponically cultivated Fortune Trees are less likely to rot and decay. This is because the water quality is better and there are fewer bacteria, making the root system relatively tender and fat with many rootlets, unlike the soil-cultivated roots, which are less susceptible to infection and easier to grow healthily.
Therefore, hydroponically cultivated Fortune Trees are also easy to keep alive, depending on whether you can master the cultivation methods. If you learn to cultivate the Fortune Tree hydroponically, even withered ones can be revived. Alright, let's see together the specific methods and steps for hydroponic cultivation of the Fortune Tree.
II. How to hydroponically cultivate a Fortune Tree.
(A) Preparations
Preparations are very important, and before hydroponically cultivating the Fortune Tree, full preparation is needed. Generally, four points are considered: the plant, the vase, clean water, and pebbles or ceramsite, etc. Detailed preparation is explained below.
1. Choosing a good Fortune Tree.
Before hydroponically cultivating the Fortune Tree, choose a good one first. Generally, I follow three selection criteria: first, healthy and strong. This is self-explanatory; a healthy plant has a high survival rate. Second, the base should be swollen. The swollen base of the Fortune Tree looks beautiful and impressive. Such a hydroponically cultivated Fortune Tree has strong ornamental value. Third, the plant should be slightly shorter. This makes the hydroponically cultivated Fortune Tree look better and can coordinate with the vase.
In summary, by following the above three selection criteria, the survival rate of your hydroponically cultivated Fortune Tree will be higher, and it will match well with the pot, looking beautiful and having natural ornamental value.
How about that? Choosing a Fortune Tree is very important, and there is a lot of knowledge involved, as well as certain requirements and standards. Have you mastered it? Is it simple?
2. Choosing a good hydroponic vase.
Hydroponic cultivation of the Fortune Tree cannot do without a high-quality and sturdy vase. Generally, I also follow four standards:
Firstly, a transparent glass vase. This type of vase not only allows you to admire the trunk and leaves of the Fortune Tree but also its beautiful and unique root system. Of course, the most critical point is that it allows you to observe the water quality changes in the cultivation of the Fortune Tree.
Secondly, mainly round or oval shapes. I feel that round or oval vases are more stylish and beautiful, and I prefer round glass vases. The key is that they can coordinate well with the Fortune Tree, matching perfectly and having strong ornamental value.
Thirdly, choose one with a planting basket and good quality. Such a vase can secure the Fortune Tree and is less likely to break, making it durable.
Fourthly, the size should be appropriate. I usually choose glass vases with a diameter of 15-30 centimeters, depending on the size of the Fortune Tree. How about that? Choosing a hydroponic vase for the Fortune Tree does require some skill, have you learned it?
3. Preparing good quality water sources and pebbles, etc.
The water sources I most commonly use include tap water, mineral water, and collected rainwater. The main feature of these water sources is that they are clear and transparent, with good water quality. They are not only suitable for the growth of hydroponically cultivated Fortune Trees but also have very high ornamental value. Usually, I use tap water the most because it is very convenient to use, not as expensive as mineral water, and not as difficult to collect as rainwater.
Special note: When using tap water, be sure to let it sit for 2-3 days, especially for hydroponic Fortune Trees, to remove bleaching powder, chlorine, and other impurities, preventing them from affecting the healthy growth of the Fortune Tree.
At the same time, we also need to prepare some pebbles, ceramsite, etc., mainly used to compact and plant the Fortune Tree. This material not only has good breathability, which is beneficial for the growth of hydroponically cultivated Fortune Trees, but also looks beautiful and has high ornamental value.
Hydroponic Fortune Tree can live for a long time
(B) Implementation process.
4. Removing the pot and cleaning the root system of the Fortune Tree.
Remove the Fortune Tree from the pot that has been prepared in advance. Generally, reduce watering for 3-5 days in advance to keep the potting soil in a semi-dry state. This makes it very easy to remove the pot and keep the roots intact. When removing the pot, hold the swollen part of the Fortune Tree roots with one hand and support the bottom of the pot with the other hand, then turn the pot upside down. Gently tap the bottom of the pot, and the Fortune Tree will naturally come out of the pot. This method is relatively simple and convenient, you can try it! How about that? Is it simple?
At the same time, place the Fortune Tree in the prepared clean water for cleaning. Shake the roots of the Fortune Tree back and forth to wash off the soil. Usually, the soil of the Fortune Tree is loose and easy to clean, and after shaking it back and forth, the soil can be easily washed off. If there are any difficult-to-remove parts, we gently clean them with our hands without damaging the roots but still clean them thoroughly, leaving no dust.
5. Pruning the roots and leaves.
The roots of the Fortune Tree are small and short, absorbing little water and prone to rot. When transitioning from soil cultivation to hydroponic cultivation, the roots must be pruned to allow new roots suitable for hydroponic growth to emerge.
Therefore, we must prune the roots of the Fortune Tree to prevent腐烂 roots from infecting and polluting the vase water source, causing the water quality to deteriorate. The key is to allow it to grow new roots suitable for growth in water. When pruning the roots, focus on the following points: severely rotted roots, empty roots, and very long roots should be pruned.
At the same time, the branches and leaves of the Fortune Tree that are below the opening of the vase should be pruned to prevent them from affecting planting and ornamental value. Excessive, low-hanging branches and leaves should be pruned appropriately, while the upper branches and leaves should be retained with consideration. The purpose of pruning branches and leaves is mainly to prevent them from affecting the planting of the Fortune Tree and to enhance its ornamental value.
In summary, by pruning the roots and leaves of the Fortune Tree, not only can we prevent water quality deterioration and reduce water evaporation, but we can also promote the healthy growth of hydroponically cultivated Fortune Trees and enhance their ornamental value.
6. Disinfection and root promotion.
Hydroponically cultivated Fortune Trees are different from soil-cultivated ones, with their roots growing directly in water, making them highly susceptible to water quality. Therefore, it is essential to disinfect and sterilize; at the same time, root promotion should also be carried out in conjunction to reduce operations and save time.
Usually, I prepare clean water in advance and pour potassium permanganate or carbendazim and rooting powder into the water, stir gently to mix, and then immerse the roots of the Fortune Tree in the solution for about half an hour. After that, remove the Fortune Tree and place it in a shaded area to dry before potting. How about that? Is it simple, have you learned it!