Can Caladium leaves be cultivated in water? Explanation of the aquaponics method for growing Caladium leaves.

Can Caladium be hydroponically cultivated?These do you know? The experience related to the cultivation of Caladium by hydroponics and the explanation of the cultivation methods, let's take a look together.Have you ever had the experience of "trying to plant flowers that don't bloom, and planting willows that shade without intention"? The Caladium I have been raising recently is such a variety that can easily surprise people.This "White Lover" pot was bought around early April. I originally went to the flower market to buy a pot of Monstera deliciosa and brought it back incidentally. There was only one leaf and a few sprouts in the whole pot, priced at 20, which I thought was quite expensive. After hesitating for a while, I thought that there were fewer green plants at home recently, and it would be fine to start with "baldness". Today, let's talk about my process of changing from soil cultivation to hydroponics, which has a basically zero failure rate if followed.I. Changing from Soil Cultivation to HydroponicsBecause it was incidental, I didn't pay much attention to it at first. I only watered it once in the first few days, and later I even found watering troublesome, so I decided to transform it into a hydroponic plant, which would save a lot of trouble.I have quite a bit of experience with hydroponics, especially with Caladium, a water-loving plant from the Araceae family, which is very easy to cultivate hydroponically. With warm and suitable weather, it also induces water roots quickly. (Because I was just doing it casually, I didn't think of taking any pictures at the time, so you can only imagine... If you are interested in trying, you can leave a message.)Step 1: First, clean the soil. Hydroponics with soil is all fake! Within a few months, constantly moist soil will lead to root rot.The soil of this Caladium is mainly river sand, so it is quite easy to clean, simply rinsing under the tap will make it clean. However, to prevent river sand from clogging the drain, I still used a basin to collect the dirty water.Step 2: Then, choose a suitable-sized planting basket and plant it with ceramsite instead of soil. The advantage of the planting basket is that it is convenient for changing water, and the water retention of ceramsite can allow the water at the bottom to slowly spread to the top, maintaining the humidity of the roots.Actually, before this step, I should have soaked it in a fungicide and root powder, which can prevent decay and promote rapid rooting. Because the weather is warm and it is an easy-to-root water-loving variety, I simplified it.Step 3: Choose a flower pot with a suitable diameter, with the mouth diameter just fitting the planting basket. In the early stages, you can choose an opaque pot, which is beneficial for rooting. Later, you can replace it with a transparent glass bottle for aesthetics.II. Proper MaintenanceAfter changing to hydroponics, I placed it in a corner of a window with no direct sunlight but bright light, which is the most suitable light intensity for Caladium.Because it was just hydroponically cultivated, to allow the roots to adapt, no nutrient solution was placed in the water before the water roots were formed. About two weeks later, the first batch of leaves of this Caladium began to unfold. As expected, the leaves were all green and not very attractive. However, the water roots had already started to develop, and with the root system, the growth rate was significantly faster than before.I was out on a business trip for five days, and naturally, the hydroponic plant did not need to worry about water shortage. When I returned, there was a surprise, with several white leaves appearing, like painting on white paper, with green veins spreading out, too beautiful!After that, I started using a hydroponic nutrient solution, changing the water every 10 days or so and mixing a certain proportion of nutrient solution again. As summer approached and the temperature became more suitable, this Caladium began to grow rapidly and robustly, with new buds constantly emerging. Now, I don't even know how many plants are in the roots, just looking at these overlapping leaves, like a group of white butterflies, which make the hot summer feel cool.You really can't underestimate any plant. If it is well-cared for, it can surprise your life and accompany you through a period of time. Now, this Caladium is my new favorite, a favorite!You can't fault me for being a fickle person who only looks at appearance.The above sharing of whether Caladium can be hydroponically cultivated and the explanation of the hydroponic cultivation methods of Caladium can bring help to your life!