Can cacti be hydroponically cultivated?
If you want to know whether cacti can be hydroponically cultivated and the methods and precautions for hydroponic cultivation of cacti in the field of green plants and flowers, the following will introduce you to this knowledge.
Cacti are plants with strong vitality and are relatively easy to care for. However, most people prefer hydroponic cultivation when growing plants, mainly because hydroponic plants look more beautiful and fish can be raised in the hydroponic containers. But can cacti be hydroponically cultivated? Not many people know the answer. In fact, cacti can be hydroponically cultivated. Let's follow the editor to learn about the hydroponic methods and precautions for cacti.
【One, can cacti be hydroponically cultivated?】
Although cacti are plants from desert areas and do not require too much water, they can still be hydroponically cultivated. However, it is quite麻烦 to do so, because you need to prevent the plant from rotting. It is best to change the water frequently. Therefore, for friends who don't have time to care for plants, it's better to choose soil cultivation, after all, it's okay not to water for a month.
But this cannot be done with hydroponic cultivation. If the water is not changed in time, it is easy to cause root rot, which can lead to the death of the plant. Therefore, when cultivating, special attention should be paid. If possible, hydroponic cultivation should be avoided.
【Two, hydroponic methods for cacti】
<1. Prepare hydroponic plants>
If you want to hydroponically cultivate cacti well, it is best to choose a strong-growing cactus. Take it out of the pot, wash off all the soil from the roots, trim the excess roots and stems with scissors, and then place it on the balcony to dry. Only after this can hydroponic cultivation be carried out.
<2. Choose a hydroponic container>
Can cacti be hydroponically cultivated?
Find a wide-mouthed glass container, use a tray to support the cactus, let half of the cactus roots touch the water surface a little, and after a period of time, the roots will slowly grow out. Before the cactus grows roots, it is strictly forbidden to spray water on the ball during the induction process, as it can easily lead to rot and necrosis of the ball.
<3. Hydroponic care to promote root growth>
Then, fix the cactus ball in the mouth of the glass bottle with a planting basket and foam board, and then add hydroponic nutrient solution to the glass bottle, with the nutrient solution level 1-50px away from the ball. Remember, the nutrient solution must not come into contact with the ball to prevent rot, and only then can the cactus grow new roots faster.
【Three, precautions for hydroponic cultivation of cacti】
<1. Change water in a timely manner>
Change the water every 7 days in summer and every 10-15 days in winter, add a few drops of hydroponic flower special nutrient solution, and the vessel used to cultivate hydroponic plants is prone to moss growth, which affects the appearance of the roots and consumes the oxygen in the water. When changing the water, first wash the plant's roots with clean water, and trim the old and rotten roots.
<2. Pay attention to ventilation>