What is the hydroponic method for the Silver Bay皇后?
This article introduces the hydroponic method for the Silver Bay皇后 and the green plant cultivation techniques related to its cultivation, with a detailed introduction provided below.
How to hydroponically cultivate and care for the Silver Bay皇后? What are the precautions when planting the Silver Bay皇后?
Also known as the Silver Bay万年青, the Silver Bay皇后 has beautiful foliage and is highly shade-tolerant. It is also a good environmental protection plant, with a pot of Silver Bay皇后 at home serving both ornamental and air-purifying purposes.
1. Hydroponic Method
(1) Method 1: The Silver Bay皇后 can be hydroponically cultivated using the root-washing method, where the soil-grown plant is washed clean and then planted in a container, adding water to 1/3 to 1/2 of the root system.
(2) Method 2: The Silver Bay皇后 can also be hydroponically cultivated using the cutting method, where a healthy branch from the current year is cut and directly inserted into water, and it can grow hydroponic roots in about 15 days. The image shown is of hydroponically cultivated Silver Bay皇后.
Hydroponic propagation of the Silver Bay皇后 is possible all year round, but it prefers warm temperatures, making spring and autumn the most suitable seasons.
2. Care Guide
(1) Temperature and Light: The optimal growth temperature for the Silver Bay皇后 is 22-24°C. Growth will stop when the temperature reaches above 30°C or below 10°C. The Silver Bay皇后 enjoys plenty of diffused light, avoids direct sunlight in summer, and requires sufficient diffused light in winter. Insufficient light will cause the foliage color to fade.
(2) Water Change: In the initial growth stage, change the water every 2-3 days for hydroponically cultivated Silver Bay皇后. In spring and autumn, when it is the peak growth season, change the water every 7-10 days. In winter, when the plant grows slowly, change the water every 15 days.
(3) Fertilization: Add nutrient solution when changing the water for the hydroponically cultivated Silver Bay皇后. 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 maintain air humidity and leaf cleanliness.
(4) Disease and Pest Control: Hydroponically cultivated Silver Bay皇后 is not prone to diseases, but when the plant cluster is too dense and ventilation is poor, scale insect pests can occur. When scale insect pests occur, manual capture is the main method, and it is necessary to observe at all times for any eggs to prevent recurrence.
What are the precautions when planting the Silver Bay皇后?
The Silver Bay皇后 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 effectiveness. However, the liquid secreted by the stem of the Silver Bay皇后 after breaking smells as spicy as chili, so when placed at home, it is essential to prevent children from breaking its stems or leaves and putting them in their mouths.
The above introduction to the hydroponic method for the Silver Bay皇后 and its specific cultivation techniques are provided for netizens to refer to and learn from.