Life knowledge series, about how to care for hydroponic flowers and precautions for hydroponic flower maintenance, the specific contents are as follows:
Hydroponic cultivation is a method of soilless cultivation. Its advantages include cleanliness and hygiene, no need for frequent watering and fertilizing of flowers and green plants, clear root growth status, and visible growth of flower and green plant roots, which facilitates daily maintenance and management. Hydroponic plants in the home can be decorated with indoor ornaments, adding beauty to the living environment and creating a beautiful landscape.
Hydroponic tulips
Hydroponic plants are divided into two methods: one is completely submerging the plant in water, similar to growing aquatic plants in an aquarium; the other is that the roots of the plant are in the water while the stems and leaves grow and bloom on the water surface. This is not much different from soil cultivation of flowers and green plants, except that the "soil" is replaced with water and nutrient solution.
So, how to care for hydroponic flowers and green plants at home? What aspects of maintenance management need to be considered? Let's share some methods and points of attention for hydroponic flower maintenance, hoping to provide some help to flower enthusiasts.
(1) Water quality should be clean
The cuttings selected for hydroponic flowers should be about 10-12 centimeters in length and contain 3-4 internodes. The base of the cutting should be cut diagonally and smoothly. The cuttings and the inside of the bottle should be disinfected with alcohol and cleaned beforehand. The inserted flower branches should be changed to clean water every 2-3 days. Under 20-28 degrees Celsius, roots can grow in 15 days. During the rooting period, cover the cuttings with plastic film to maintain moisture and prevent them from drying out; place them in a semi-shaded area indoors. After the roots have grown, do not change the water frequently to avoid damaging the roots. When the water level is low, add clean water to solve the problem.
(2) Flower-boosting nutrient solution
If you want the plant to bloom, you can add 0.5 grams of boric acid to the nutrient solution in the hydroponic bottle to promote bud differentiation and bud formation. Boric acid can also neutralize alkaline substances in the water and has an anti-lazy effect, protecting the roots from rotting. If the bottle used is transparent, wrap the roots with a black plastic bag or dark cloth to facilitate root growth. Avoid placing the bottle in direct sunlight to prevent the water temperature from rising and the growth of algae, which can hinder root growth.
(3) Selection of flower materials
Hydroponic flowers only change the cultivation method of the plant and do not change the growth characteristics of the plant. Therefore, when selecting flower materials, choose more shade-tolerant ornamental leaves and plants that can be appreciated for both flowers and leaves. For example, white万年青, Syngonium podophyllum, and Spathiphyllum cannifolium, these flowers prefer a warm and humid environment, slightly shade-tolerant, and dislike high temperatures and dryness. In the summer, it is best to place hydroponic flowers in a bright, humid, and cool environment.
How to care for hydroponic flowers
(4) Selection of hydroponic plants
In addition to aquatic flowers like lotus and water lilies, bulbous flowers like narcissus, tulips, and hyacinths can also be cultivated hydroponically. Moreover, many ornamental leaf plants are native to high-temperature, high-humidity tropical rainforests. They prefer humid and warm conditions, and they can also grow well when planted in hydroponic bottles, such as lucky bamboo,巴西木, ivy,彩叶草, and Monstera deliciosa.
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