Types of family aquatic plants The cultivation of family aquatic plants The maintenance of family aquatic plants As the pace of life accelerates, people are increasingly eager to find a tranquil oasis in their busy lives. Family aquatic plants have become the new favorite of modern home decoration with their unique charm and easy-to-maintain characteristics. This article will introduce you in detail the planting and maintenance methods of family aquatic plants, helping you easily create a fresh and natural home environment. There are many types of domestic aquatic plants, which can be roughly divided into the following categories: 1. Floating plants: such as lotus flowers, water lilies, etc., suitable for growing in shallow waters, with leaves floating on the water.
2. Submerged plants: such as hornwort, water hyacinth, etc., are suitable for growing in deep water areas, and their roots sink to the bottom of the water.
3. Aquatic herbs: such as water onions, water bamboo, etc., can be planted in water or in soil.
4. Aquatic leaf-viewing plants: such as water bamboo, water hyacinth, etc., add a touch of color to the aquarium with their unique leaf shape and color. Planting of domestic aquatic plants 1. Select the right aquatic plants: Select the right aquatic plants based on the size, depth and lighting conditions of the family aquarium or water view pool.
2. Prepare planting containers: The planting containers for domestic aquatic plants can be aquariums, waterscape ponds or flower pots.
3. Plant pretreatment: Remove the aquatic plants from the packaging and remove rotten roots and leaves.
4. Plant planting: Plant the pretreated aquatic plants in planting containers according to their growth habits.
5. Add bottom sand or subsoil: Lay a layer of bottom sand or subsoil at the bottom of the planting container to help the growth of plant roots.
6. Add water: Fill the planting container with water to ensure that the roots of aquatic plants are completely immersed. Maintenance of domestic aquatic plants 1. Lighting: Aquatic plants need sufficient light to ensure photosynthesis, and the lighting time is reasonably adjusted according to plant types and growth habits.
2. Water quality: Keep the water quality clean and regularly replace some water to avoid deterioration of water quality.
3. Fertilization: Appropriate amounts of fertilization are needed during the growth of aquatic plants to provide sufficient nutrients. Special fertilizers for aquatic plants can be used and applied according to the instructions.
4. Cleaning: Regularly clean the leaves, roots and containers of aquatic plants to keep the aquarium or waterscape pool clean.
5. Prevention of pests and diseases: Pay attention to the growth status of aquatic plants, and detect and control pests and diseases in a timely manner.
According to "China Flower News", in recent years, with people's attention to the ecological environment, the cultivation of domestic aquatic plants has gradually become a fashion. According to surveys, the penetration rate of domestic aquatic plant cultivation in cities in my country has reached more than 60%.
Family aquatic plants are not only beautiful and elegant, but also have the effect of purifying water quality and improving the home environment. By understanding the planting and maintenance methods of family aquatic plants, I believe you can easily create a fresh and natural green home.