Main Points for the Maintenance of Soilless Potted Flowers
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Soilless cultivation can promote rapid and robust growth of plants, result in more and earlier blooming with larger and fragrant flowers, and enhance resistance to cold and heat, with fewer diseases and pests. Generally, it is easier to cultivate flowers such as Monstera deliciosa, Michelia, Clivia, Camellia, Chinese rose, Jasmine, Azalea, Kumquat,万年青 (Chinese розы), Viola, Phalaenopsis, Fuchsia, Five-needle Pine, Delonix regia, Ficus elastica, Dracaena fragrans, Begonia species, Ferns, and Palm species. The transition from soil-based to soilless cultivation for potted flowers can be carried out in any season. The specific steps are as follows.
One, prepare the nutrient solution. Dilute the nutrient solution for soilless cultivation sold in the market with water according to the specified ratio. You can also prepare your own nutrient solution with the following formula. 1. Macroelements: Potassium nitrate and Magnesium sulfate each 3 grams, Calcium nitrate 5 grams, Ammonium phosphate 2 grams, Potassium sulfate and Potassium dihydrogen phosphate each 1 gram; 2. Microelements: (using chemical reagents) Disodium EDTA 0.1 grams, Ferrous sulfate 75 milligrams, Boric acid 30 milligrams, Manganese sulfate 20 milligrams, Zinc sulfate 5 milligrams, Copper sulfate 1 milligram, and Ammonium molybdate 2 milligrams; 3. Tap water 5 kilograms. Prepare solutions for macroelements and microelements separately, then mix them to form the nutrient solution. The amount of microelements is very small and difficult to weigh, so you can multiply the amount for preparation and then extract the required amount accordingly. For example, you can multiply the microelements by 100 for weighing and preparation, then extract 1% of the solution, which is the required amount. The nutrient solution is non-toxic, odorless, clean, and can be stored for a long time.
Two, pot removal. Use your fingers to push the roots and soil out from the bottom hole of the pot.
Three, wash the roots. Soak the roots with soil in water close to the ambient temperature to clean the soil from the root zone.
Four, soak in solution. Place the cleaned roots in the prepared nutrient solution for 10 minutes to allow them to absorb sufficiently.
Five, potting and watering. Clean the pot, place a tile or plug with plastic gauze at the bottom hole, then put a little Perlite or Vermiculite in the pot, place the plant in the pot and straighten it, fill the area around the roots with Perlite, Vermiculite, or other lightweight minerals. Gently shake the pot to make the minerals adhere closely to the roots. Then, pour the prepared nutrient solution until liquid flows out from the bottom hole.
Six, reinforce the roots. Place碎片 (碎片 means碎片 "fragments" or "pieces") such as英石 ( Ying stone), 斧劈石 (ax劈 stone) on top of the roots to reinforce them and prevent toppling. Also, spray some clean water on the leaves.
Seven, daily management. The requirements for light, temperature, and other conditions for soilless potted flowers are the same as for soil-based cultivation. During the growing period, water with the nutrient solution once a week, the amount depending on the size of the plant, and reduce the amount for slow-growing foliage plants. In winter or dormant periods, water once every 15-30 days. Indoor foliage plants can survive in low light conditions and should have reduced nutrient solution usage, which can also be used for foliar application. Always pay attention to timely watering.
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