Can Christmas cactus be hydroponically cultivated? Hydroponics methods and precautions

Can Christmas cactus be hydroponically cultivated?

Christmas cactus can be grown in water, but it is better to grow small plants because they are relatively easier to survive. Large plants require more nutrients, but there are almost no nutrients in water, which cannot meet its growth needs. Christmas cactus is better grown in soil because it grows more stably and is easier to absorb nutrients.

Hydroponic methods and key points of Christmas cactus

1. Peel the Christmas cactus off the soil in the pot. Since the roots must be clean during hydroponics, wash off the dirt on the roots and cut off useless and rotten roots.

2. Soak the washed Christmas cactus roots in a diluted potassium permanganate solution, take them out after about 10 to 30 minutes, rinse them with clean water and dry them naturally. After drying, put them directly into a container and put a few stones under the water to fix the plant.

3. After the Christmas cactus grows new roots, pour out the clean water and replace it with the prepared nutrient solution. Pay attention to replacing it with clean water during the dormant period of the Christmas cactus. In the early stage of hydroponics, the water should be changed every 2 to 3 days, and after the roots are formed, the water can be changed every two weeks.

Precautions for growing Christmas cactus in water

1. In the early stage of hydroponics, it is best not to use transparent hydroponic containers, because the backlight of the container will inhibit the growth of the root system, resulting in slow rooting. The branches and leaves need sufficient light, but not direct strong light.

2. In the early stage of hydroponics, if you find that the leaves are wilting, don't worry, it is a normal phenomenon. Depending on the environment, the recovery time may vary from several days to several months. The temperature during the plum season should not be too cold.