How to cultivate Silver Queen hydroponically
The editor introduces the knowledge of how to cultivate Silver Queen hydroponically and the maintenance points of hydroponic Silver Queen, and the following is a comprehensive introduction.
Silver Queen, also known as Silver Bay Aspidistra. It has beautiful leaves and is very shade-tolerant. Silver Queen is also a good environmental protection plant, placing a pot of Silver Queen at home serves both decorative and air-purifying purposes.
1. Hydroponic methods
(1) Method 1: For hydroponic Silver Queen, the root-washing method can be used, washing the soil-grown plant and then planting it in a container, adding water to 1/3 to 1/2 of the root system.
(2) Method 2: Hydroponic Silver Queen can also be grown using the cutting method, selecting healthy branches from the current year, cutting them and inserting them directly into water, which will grow water roots in about 15 days. The figure shows a hydroponic Silver Queen.
Hydroponic propagation of Silver Queen is possible all year round, but as Silver Queen prefers warm temperatures, spring and autumn are the most suitable seasons.
2. Maintenance Guide
(1) Temperature and lighting: The optimal growth temperature for Silver Queen is between 22-24°C. Growth will stop when the temperature reaches above 30°C or below 10°C. Silver Queen enjoys ample scattered light, avoids direct sunlight in summer, and requires sufficient scattered light in winter. Insufficient light will cause the leaf color to fade.
(2) Water changing: In the early growth stage of hydroponic Silver Queen, change the water every 2-3 days. Spring and autumn are the peak growth seasons, and the water can be changed every 7-10 days. In winter, when the plant grows slowly, changing the water every 15 days is sufficient.
(3) Fertilization: Add nutrient solution when changing the water for hydroponic Silver Queen. During the peak growth seasons of spring and autumn, increase the amount of nutrient solution to meet the plant's growth needs. In hot summer weather, frequently spray clean water on the leaves to keep the air humid and the leaves clean.
(4) Disease and pest control: Hydroponic Silver Queen is not prone to disease, but when the plant cluster is too dense and ventilation is poor, scale insect infestations may occur. When scale insects are present, manual removal is the main method, and it is important to monitor for eggs to prevent recurrence.
What are the precautions for planting Silver Queen?
Silver Queen has super air-purifying capabilities; the higher the concentration of pollutants in the air, the stronger its purification ability. Rooms with poor ventilation are most suitable for it to exert its effects. However, the liquid secreted by the stem when it breaks has a taste as spicy as chili, so when placed at home, care must be taken to prevent children from breaking the stems and leaves and putting them in their mouths.
The above introduction to how to cultivate Silver Queen hydroponically and the maintenance points of hydroponic Silver Queen, hoping to bring a little help to your life!