How to care for hydroponic succulents
Let's talk about how to care for hydroponic succulents and the precautions for hydroponic succulent plants. Below, the editor will provide you with a detailed explanation.
Many succulent enthusiasts must have encountered the situation where newly purchased succulents do not grow roots for a long time and remain in a dormant state. What should we do when faced with such a situation?
Below, I introduce a method to revitalize succulents to the friends of succulents, which is hydroponic root induction!
First, prepare an empty bottle, pour in water (do not fill it up), and then place the succulent near the bottle opening, with the succulent roots not touching the water being the best position.
If the succulents without new roots are soaked in water for a long time, the roots can easily rot. Placing the succulents on a water cup for about 10 days will cause new roots to grow.
The Ruby has a very short main root when bought, so hydroponic root induction is used decisively.
This is the effect after 8 days.
How to care for hydroponic succulents
Chihuahua, dormant for half a year, looking very unhealthy.
The effect of hydroponic root growth after one month.
While hydroponic root growth is indeed good, there are also precautions to take. In fact, hydroponic root growth is an inducing process for succulent root formation, promoting rapid root growth in a high-humidity environment. However, hydroponics cannot provide sufficient nutrients for succulents, so when the new roots grow to about one centimeter, the succulents can be transplanted into pots with potting soil, timely supplementing nutrients to promote rapid growth and adaptation.
During the succulent root induction period in autumn, it must be placed in a place with sunlight. Since autumn sunlight is not strong, there is no need to worry about sunburn. Sufficient sunlight and appropriate temperature will cause condensation on the cup walls, which creates an environment more conducive to root growth. If it is summer, it should be placed in a place with diffused light and not exposed to direct sunlight.