Hydroponics method of lotus palm
As the beauty of the meaty world, Lotus Palm is becoming the favorite hydroponics plant for urban white-collar workers due to its unique rosette shape and strong adaptability. This cute creature native to the Canary Islands not only has the function of purifying the air, but also attracts countless gardening enthusiasts with its spectacle of "blooming in the water." But what tricks do you need to master for this desert elf to grow healthily in the water? The key selection criteria for preparing plants before hydroponics are to select strong plants with a diameter of 8-10cm. The leaves should have a full blue-green color and obvious growth points can be seen at the heart of the leaves. Avoid selecting individuals with brown spots on their leaves, which can be a sign of a fungal infection. Environmental parameters are set to keep the room temperature in the range of 18-25℃, and the air humidity is controlled at 40%-60%. Use a TDS test pen to confirm the water quality. The ideal value should be <100ppm. Excessive minerals will block pores. Five-step hydroponic operation guide The technique of removing pots and washing roots adopts the "three-cutting and three-flushing method": cut off 1/3 of the fibrous roots → rinse the residual substrate → cut off the rotten main roots → rinse twice → prune the long aerial roots → finally rinse. It is best to retain 5cm of healthy roots. Key points for leaf cutting propagation select mature leaves in the middle section and let them dry in a cool place for 24 hours to form callus. Use perlite as a transition medium to maintain the micro-moisture of the substrate. After 20 days, the new root system reaches 2 cm and can be converted to hydroponics. The secret to water level control uses the "suspension planting method", allowing only 3cm of the root end to contact the water surface. Use a planting basket and volcanic stone fixation to keep a safe distance of 2cm from the base of the stem and the water surface. Light control plan for the core elements of four-season maintenance accepts full sunshine in spring and winter, and uses double-layer sunshade nets to filter strong light in summer and autumn. Equipped with plant fill light to ensure 4, 500 lux light for 6 hours a day to prevent excessive growth. Nutrient solution ratio strategy Students use nutrient solution with an EC value of 1.2mS/cm for a long time, and the ratio of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium is adjusted to 2:1:3. In winter, use trace element solutions with EC value of 0.8mS/cm and replace them once a month.
By accurately controlling the balance of water and oxygen, Lotus Palm can also show amazing vitality in a hydroponics environment. Regularly check the pH value (5.5-6.5 is preferred), and combined with leaf dust removal once a month, your hydroponics lotus palms will remain green all year round. When flocs are found in the water, immediately disinfect them with 3% hydrogen peroxide to avoid the crisis of root rot.