How to hydroponic stone flowers take root
Among many succulent plants, stoneflowers are called "living stones" because of their unique appearance. Hydroponics rooting method can effectively save plants with damaged roots. Compared with traditional soil culture, hydroponics stimulates root regeneration potential through precise moisture control, and is especially suitable for saving special situations of dehydration and wilting. This article will analyze in detail the complete operating process and maintenance points of hydroponics of raw stone flowers. Detailed explanation of the core steps of hydroponics rooting preparation and plant treatment Select healthy and non-rotting plants, and use tweezers to carefully clean up the old soil. For "crooked melon split jujube" with damaged root system, 1- 2 cm of main root can be retained. It is recommended to soak in carbendazim solution for 20 minutes to sterilize and dry naturally for 12 hours to promote wound healing. Construction of innovative hydroponic device 1. Transformation of capsule shells: Take the empty capsule and drill holes horizontally, with a diameter of 3-5mm, which can not only fix the plant but also ensure ventilation. Insert the treated raw stone flowers into the hole, ensuring that the base is 0.5cm away from the water surface.
2. Water level control: Use a transparent container to contain clear water. It is recommended to add a small amount of rooting powder (ratio of 1:1000). Maintain a stable water level through a floating device and replace it with new water every day to prevent the growth of bacteria. Observation points on how to take root in hydroponic culture of stoneflower. 3. Identification of new roots: White velvet roots can be seen after 7-10 days. At this time, the water level should be lowered to contact the root tips. In the example shown, the originally wilted plant has germinated new buds after 15 days of hydroponics.
4. Judgment of transplanting timing: When the new roots reach 2cm and branch roots appear, they can be transferred to soil for cultivation. The roots need to be dried for 24 hours before transplanting. It is better to use granular soil (70% red jade soil +30% vermiculite). Key points for the maintenance of hydroponics systems are scattered light for 4 hours a day and the ambient temperature is maintained at 18-25℃. Using black containers can inhibit the growth of algae, and add hydroponic nutrient solution once a week (EC value controlled at 0.8-1.2mS/cm). Special varieties such as Mrs. Li and Rilunyu need to shorten the hydroponics cycle to 10 days.
After comparative experiments, hydroponics can increase the success rate of rooting to 85%, which is 5 days faster than traditional tidal soil rooting. However, it should be noted that after taking root in hydroponics, it must be transferred to soil culture in time. Long-term water culture will lead to plant puffiness and reduced resistance. It is recommended to combine seasonal adjustments with the best implementation effect in spring and autumn.