How to cultivate Spathiphyllum in water
Article Abstract: This article introduces the knowledge of cultivating Spathiphyllum in water and the maintenance of hydroponic Spathiphyllum in the field of green plants and flowers. Let's learn about it together.
Method of hydroponic cultivation of Spathiphyllum: The scientific name of Spathiphyllum is Spathiphyllum, and it is also known by common names such as Guanyin lotus and wild taro. It belongs to the Araceae family and the Spathiphyllum genus. It is native to southern and southwestern China. The leaves are large and cover-like, remaining green all year round. Growing in clusters, the plant can reach over 1 meter in height. The tuberous roots, leaves, and stems resemble the edible taro we usually consume. Today, I will introduce the method of hydroponic cultivation of Spathiphyllum.
Hydroponic cultivation method of Spathiphyllum:
1. Choose healthy Spathiphyllum plants free of diseases and pests as the mother material for hydroponic cultivation. Remove the old and dead leaves from the stems, leaving only two to three new leaves; if the leaves are not beautiful, you can also leave only the topmost petiole. Loosen the potting soil, remove the plant from the pot, and then rinse the entire plant thoroughly, ensuring no soil remains, as soil can easily pollute the water and bacteria can cause root rot.
2. After rinsing the mother plant, cut off all the soil-bound roots from the base, and carefully inspect the stem for rot or pest damage; you can use a small knife to remove the softened or decayed parts of the stem until reaching the woody tissue, removing all decayed material or pests. After pruning, fix the plant with different sizes of planting baskets according to the size and shape of the plant. Soak the entire planting basket in a 3% to 5% methylthiophanate solution or carbendazim solution for disinfection for 5 to 10 minutes; then place it in a shaded area to dry.
3. Plant the dried mother plant along with the planting basket in a rockwool seedling bed for root promotion. By controlling the moisture, nutrition, temperature, and light of the seedbed, the initial roots (primitive hydroponic roots) can grow in about 10 to 15 days.
4. When the initial roots grow to 2-3 centimeters in length, they can be moved to the induction pond for water root induction. At this stage, the adjustment of dissolved oxygen and EC values in the water is very important, as it affects the success of the induction, and the nutrient solution ratio should also be adjusted accordingly. When the water roots reach a certain number and length, indicating adaptation to aquatic growth, the plant can be transferred to a stationary hydroponic bottle.
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