DIY hydroponic plants from potted ones
Plant management tips, focusing on hydroponic flowers. DIY hydroponic plants from potted ones, let's take a look together!
True hydroponic plants are those that are grown in water from a young age and have adapted, growing water roots. For those unfamiliar with hydroponic plants, distinguishing between true hydroponic plants can be a difficult task. Therefore, apart from careful selection when purchasing, the most feasible approach is to DIY and transform the potted plants at home into hydroponic ones.
Step one, identify the hydroponic subject. Most indoor tropical ornamental leafy plants can be used for hydroponics, those with aerial roots are the best. Such as rubber trees, pothos, Monstera deliciosa, aroids, evergreens, pineapples, ferns,吊兰 (hanging orchids), etc. It's best to start hydroponics during the seedling stage of these plants, as it is easier to "tame" the plants at this stage.
Step two, wash the roots. dig out the selected plant from the soil, gently shake and tap with your hand (do not use too much force to injure the roots), shake off the soil to expose all the roots, then place them in clean water to soak for 15-20 minutes. Gently wash the roots with your hands, change the water 2-3 times, and continue washing until there is no soil left on the roots. If necessary, you can use a bamboo skewer to carefully remove any remaining soil. This is one of the important steps for successful hydroponics and should not be overlooked. After the roots are clean, trim any excess old roots, as the roots of hydroponic flowers are also a point of interest, so clean roots are also a very important aspect.
Step three, promote root growth. This means transforming the soil roots into water roots. The specific method is: soak the cleaned plant roots in a prepared nutrient solution for about 10 minutes, then place them in Styrofoam or perlite, making sure the roots are in contact with the water surface (pay attention to increase the oxygen content in the water at any time). The plant will quickly grow water roots after this treatment.
Step four, potting. When the water roots grow to about 2 centimeters, they can be placed in a suitable container for hydroponic management. Text by Wang Zhai
The above content introduces the full process of DIY hydroponic plants from potted ones. I hope it helps you, and I also hope that everyone comes to see more green plant and flower experience knowledge!