Swallowwort Water Culture Maintenance Techniques
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Swallowwort, also known as Sedum, is a medium to large-sized ornamental leaf plant with green and thick leaves, which has a seasonal ornamental effect and is very suitable for indoor maintenance. For the cultivation of Swallowwort, most flower friends use soil culture. Can Swallowwort be water cultured? Actually, Swallowwort can also be water cultured. The following is the water culture method explained by the发财树之家 (F发财 Tree Home).
Swallowwort Water Culture Method
1. Preparations
Can Swallowwort be water cultured? Swallowwort can be water cultured. Before water culturing, we need to make the necessary preparations. Choose a clean container, disinfect the container, then add an appropriate amount of water to it. Next, choose a branch that is strong and free from diseases and pests for water culture, and cut it to a length of about 10cm.
2. Branch Treatment
First, we need to remove the leaves from the branch, leaving only 2 to 3 leaves at the top of the branch. Then, disinfect the wound and place it in a high-concentration boric acid solution for 15 minutes, which can effectively prevent infection. If conditions permit, it is recommended to apply rooting powder to the wound, which is more conducive to the branch rooting.
3. Cutting Insertion
Next, you can insert the branch into the water, keeping the branch upright. Generally, inserting 1/3 of the branch is sufficient. Place the branch in a shady and well-ventilated area and wait for it to root. Under normal conditions, it will root within a week and can fully survive within half a month.
4. Later-stage Maintenance
Swallowwort water culture maintenance techniques.
The maintenance of the branch after it has survived is very crucial. During this period, the plant must be given suitable lighting conditions, placing it in a well-lit and well-ventilated area for maintenance, and changing the water frequently to meet the growth needs of the branch.
Swallowwort Water Culture Maintenance Techniques
1. During the process of raising Swallowwort, you must master its water changing frequency. Generally, change the water once a week in spring and autumn, twice a week in summer, and once every ten days in winter.
2. During the process of raising Swallowwort, the supply of nutrients is essential. It is recommended to add 1~2 drops of nutrient solution to the water each time it is changed, and apply a thin liquid fertilizer every 20 days in spring and autumn.
The above content about the water culture method of Swallowwort and the specific techniques for water culture maintenance of Swallowwort are provided for everyone's reference and operation.