Do you know about these? Here is an introduction to the soil-less cultivation methods for succulents in the field of green plants and flowers. Let's learn about them together.
Soil-less cultivation of succulents is clean and less likely to get pests and diseases, and hydroponics can also promote rapid rooting of succulents and have the effect of seedling delay. The growing season of succulents is mainly in spring and autumn, and they can produce four products a year. The net profit of a pot can reach 50%.
Soil Matrix for Soil-less Cultivation of Succulents
The matrix for cultivating succulent plants still mainly uses peat, coconut bran, coarse sand, etc.
Nutrient Solution for Soil-less Cultivation of SucculentsThe method for preparing the nutrient solution for soil-less cultivation of succulents: 120-180 parts of crop waste slurry, 250-400 parts of decomposed manure, 160-200 parts of urea, 120-160 parts of diammonium phosphate, 80-120 parts of potassium dihydrogen phosphate, 30-60 parts of magnesium sulfate, 8-20 parts of magnesium sulfate, 800-1200 parts of water, and 10-14 parts of microbial fermentation bacterium.
Process of Soil-less Cultivation of SucculentsSoil-less cultivation of succulents is better in spring and autumn, which is the most vigorous growth period with suitable temperature and higher possibility of survival. When transitioning from soil cultivation to hydroponics, the roots should be washed in water, and after washing, they should be trimmed appropriately to remove the old and rotten roots, leaving the healthy main roots.
If succulents are to be hydroponically cultivated, some just need to dip the roots in a little water, while others need to immerse the roots completely. It is necessary to select containers with a double-layer structure, clean and disinfect the containers in advance, and then add an appropriate amount of water.
Move the processed succulents into the container, then place them in normal sunlight, expose to bright diffused light, and avoid strong sunlight. In summer, they need to be shaded promptly. Hydroponic succulents need to change water every 1-2 weeks, otherwise they may become smelly.
Key Points of Soil-less Cultivation Technique of SucculentsThere are many varieties of succulent plants, and the hydroponic techniques for each variety are slightly different. Some succulent plants need their roots to be completely immersed in water, while others only need to touch the water.
Hydroponic succulents need to germinate roots. First, cut the branches of the succulents and place them in a ventilated area to dry for 3 days to allow the cut wounds to dry thoroughly, then place them in a container with clean water. The cut wound should not be close to the water surface, and new germinated roots will emerge after a few days.
The timing of hydroponic cutting for succulent plants is also very critical. The best period for hydroponic cutting of succulent plants is in spring and autumn, as these two seasons are the most vigorous periods of plant life activities and the easiest time for succulent plants to be hydroponically cut.
After hydroponic cutting of succulents, the requirements for sunlight and ventilation are relatively lower than those for soil cultivation. Every plant needs sunlight, and hydroponic succulents are no exception. Sunlight, air, and water are all indispensable elements, but they cannot be exposed to strong sunlight. In summer, they need to be shaded and the water inside the container reduced.
The water in the hydroponic container of succulents should be completely changed every 1-2 weeks, otherwise it will become smelly. Changing water also helps to trim the roots and promote root growth of the plant.
The above is a specific introduction to the methods of soil-less cultivation of succulents. I hope you will like it!