Is hydroponics or soil cultivation better for Spathiphyllum?
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Spathiphyllum, also known as "Smooth Sailing," has very glossy leaves and a strong flowering ability. The flowers it produces are also very beautiful. Many flower enthusiasts grow it in soil, but actually, we can also cultivate Spathiphyllum using hydroponics. As long as we use the right method, some enthusiasts may find that their leaves turn yellow during hydroponics, which is mainly caused by insufficient nutrients or low temperature in the cultivation environment and water temperature, leading to yellow leaves. If you want to try hydroponics, Xiaoqi will teach you how.
Hydroponic cultivation of Spathiphyllum is simple. When starting hydroponics, it is best to choose plants with well-developed roots and no rot. Wash off all the soil from the roots, trim the fine roots if any, but try not to cut the long main roots, keeping them intact without any wounds. After washing them clean, make sure not to leave any soil behind. Then find a hydroponic container, preferably an opaque one, to transition the plant, placing the roots in the water, making sure the junction of the roots and the plant is above the water surface and supported by something.
Submerge the roots in the water, add root-promoting solution, and change the water regularly, preferably every two days, to prevent the water from getting dirty. Add root-promoting solution to the water each time you change it until you notice white root tips starting to grow on the main roots, indicating that they are taking root. At this point, you can reduce the frequency of changing the water. Once the roots have grown, there's no need to add root-promoting solution anymore. Add a few drops of nutrient solution when changing the water to ensure proper nourishment and promote root growth. During this process, if the water gets slightly dirty, change it promptly to maintain clean water and add a bit of nutrient solution. Continue this way until the new roots have grown significantly in an opaque container, then you can transfer the plant to a transparent container for normal care, ensuring no issues arise.
Hydroponic cultivation of red Spathiphyllum is also very simple with this method. The reason for using an opaque container is to simulate a dark environment for faster root growth. Once the roots have grown well, you can move the plant to a transparent container, which is less likely to cause problems. During the root-growing period, you can provide some scattered light to allow the leaves to perform photosynthesis, which is beneficial for root growth.
When hydroponically cultivating Spathiphyllum, remember not to place it in a very sunny area because the transparent container can cause the new roots to sunburn and develop a layer of substance, weakening their ability to absorb nutrients, leading to yellow leaves. Also, make sure to change the water regularly and promptly when it gets slightly dirty, adding a bit of nutrient solution each time to ensure healthy growth, proper flowering, and no issues.
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