What are the common aquatic plants for home cultivation
Let me tell you about the types of aquatic plants suitable for home cultivation and the introduction of green plant and flower planting content for indoor aquatic plants. The details are as follows:
Basic care for 4 common indoor aquatic plants
Aquatic plants are generally divided into two categories: soil-grown and hydroponic, depending on the substrates required for growth. The benefits of aquatic plants include being clean, tidy, easy to care for, and convenient to manage. As summer approaches, friends who are still struggling with how to water flowers scientifically might want to try these 4 types, known as "dual-life" plants that can be directly planted in water.
The first one is the bowl lotus.
The plant is an aquatic plant of the Nymphaea family, resembling a smaller version of the荷花 (lotus) due to its appearance. Also known as pot lotus or table lotus, it is suitable for pot cultivation and usually blooms from June to September every year. The specific blooming period of each plant varies, ranging from 3-4 days to more than 10 days.
Note that although the bowl lotus is water-loving, it is also afraid of being submerged and should not be kept in deep water for a long time, as it may easily develop rotting roots and leaves. The scientific method of growing flowers is to start with shallow water and gradually increase the water level over time. Additionally, while the bowl lotus does require adequate fertilizer support, it is important not to overdo it, as too much can be harmful. People should always remember the four words: "apply thin fertilizer frequently."
The second one is English ivy.
As I know, the famous climbing plant English ivy can also be grown hydroponically. The general cultivation process can be summarized as follows: first, obtain a few young branches with aerial roots from the selected mother plant; then, insert them into a transparent hydroponic container, making sure half of the roots are exposed to the air; and finally, regularly change the water and provide reasonable sunlight.
The third one is (aquatic) beauty banana.
This plant usually refers to pink beauty banana, a herbaceous plant with long stems and bulbous roots, about 1.5 to 2 meters tall. It includes various ornamental plants with different shapes and common flower colors are pink and orange-red. As a famous plant for landscaping and urban wetland water feature arrangements, the aquatic beauty banana lives up to its name, not only being flood-resistant and able to grow normally in water up to 20 meters deep but also suitable for soil cultivation and pot planting, with diverse cultivation methods.
What are the common aquatic plants for home cultivation
For beauty bananas, people often forget or overlook the importance of pruning, especially for plants in their growing season. First, as the density of branches and leaves approaches saturation, the number and quality of flowers will be affected unless pruning is done promptly. Second, for some old stems that have bloomed and temporarily lost their ability to sprout, their presence will continue to consume the limited nutrients in the plant, which need to be cut off in time to provide strong material support for the future growth and development of the beauty banana.
The fourth one is hyacinth.
Also known as Dutch hyacinth, the plant is a perennial herb of the Hyacinthaceae family, Hyacinthus genus, and also a bulbous plant. Before blooming, it has an ordinary appearance, resembling a large version of garlic.
In terms of growth habits, the plant naturally prefers a slightly cooler and moister climate and requires ample sunlight exposure, being dual-life. For friends planning to grow this flower hydroponically, several points should be noted:
1. Use a special hydroponic bottle; 2. The bulb must be thoroughly disinfected and trimmed before formal cultivation; 3. The water quality must be clear and clean; 4. The water in the container should not cover the top of the bulb, usually one-third to two-thirds is appropriate.
The above is a comprehensive explanation of the types of aquatic plants suitable for home cultivation and the introduction of indoor aquatic plants. I hope it can serve as a starting point to solve your problems with green plants.