Suitable leafy plants for hydroponics
This article provides an introduction to common knowledge about flower cultivation for netizens, focusing on leafy plants suitable for hydroponics. Detailed content is shared as follows.
Varieties of indoor leafy plants suitable for soilless cultivation include: ferns (such as Nephrolepis, Boston fern, and Bird's Nest fern), Philodendrons (such as Heartleaf Philodendron, Splitleaf Philodendron, Mapleleaf Philodendron, Red Emperor Philodendron, Green Emperor Philodendron, and Green Apple Philodendron), Bromeliads, Dracaenas (such as Brazil Tree and Precious Bamboo), Canna lilies, Aglaonema, Monstera deliciosa, Golden Pothos, Dwarf Coconut Palm, Umbrella Tree, English Ivy, Rubber Tree, White Bird of Paradise, Synadenium, and Peperomia, etc.
The nutrient solution used for soilless cultivation can be a commercially available complete nutrient solution (with labeled ingredient contents) or prepared according to a mature soilless cultivation formula. When preparing the solution, it is important to adjust the pH of the nutrient solution, which is generally suitable between 5.5-6.5 for indoor leafy plants. Therefore, pH test strips can be used to test the nutrient solution, and acids or bases can be added to adjust the pH to the most suitable range.
The cultivation container can be selected based on the shape and size of the potted plant, using a flower pot that matches the size of the plant. Generally, purple sand pots, hard plastic pots, or unglazed clay pots can be used. A water tray can be added at the bottom of the pot to retain excess nutrient solution.
When planting, remove the plant from its original pot or use propagation seedlings directly, and soak the roots in water close to the ambient temperature, washing off the soil; then immerse the clean roots in the nutrient solution for ten minutes to absorb sufficient nutrients; wash the pot and fill the bottom drainage hole with tiles and larger soilless media (such as polyethylene foam); place the plant roots in the pot, fill with the prepared soilless matrix, and shake the pot to ensure the roots are tightly packed with the matrix, then slightly lift the plant to spread out the roots; water the plant from all sides with the prepared nutrient solution until it flows out from the bottom of the pot; and spray the leaves with water to make the plant stand up straight with clean leaves.
Generally, every 1-2 weeks, pour enough nutrient solution according to the size and growth of the plant, and supplement with some water. Other management can refer to traditional soil cultivation methods.
Additionally, for smaller or hanging indoor leafy plants, soilless cultivation can be done without a matrix, using only water. That is, the hydroponic method is used, where a water-holding container without a bottom hole is used for planting, and attention should be paid to securing the plant.
The above is a complete introduction to leafy plants suitable for hydroponics. It is hoped that it can be of help to you. Don't forget to check out more flower cultivation experience and knowledge!