Can the Queen of Ruyi be grown hydroponically? Is hydroponics or soil cultivation better?

Can Ruyi Queen be hydroponically cultivated?

Ruyi Queen can be hydroponically cultivated. Ruyi Queen likes a humid environment. It is easier to reproduce in hydroponics than in soil, and the survival rate of hydroponics is higher. In addition, hydroponics can more directly observe the growth of the plant. If its roots rot, it can be discovered earlier and measures can be taken to reduce the probability of plant death.

Hydroponic culture method of Ruyi Queen

1. Cut branches: Choose Queen Ruyi branches with aerial roots. Such branches are easier to survive and take root in water. Queen Ruyi branches are required to grow strong and free of diseases and pests, with a length of about 15-25 cm, and retain the leaves on the top of the branches.

2. Prepare the container: The hydroponic container for Queen Ruyi can be made of transparent glass, which makes it easier to observe the growth and changes of the root system. After disinfecting and cleaning the hydroponic container, add an appropriate amount of clean water. The tap water needs to be air-dried to evaporate the chlorine before use.

3. Carry out hydroponics: insert the cut Ruyi Queen branches into the container. The amount of water in the container should submerge the aerial roots to speed up the rooting. You can also spray some on the leaves when changing the water. Then place the hydroponic container in diffuse light to avoid direct sunlight.

Precautions for keeping Ruyi Queen in water

1. Temperature: The suitable growth temperature of Ruyi Queen is about 20 degrees. It is necessary to do a good job of cold resistance and warming in winter to avoid frostbite of Ruyi Queen due to low temperature, which will affect the healthy growth of the plant.

2. Nutrients: After the hydroponic Ruyi Queen takes root, you can add some low-concentration nutrient solution appropriately, and you can spray the surface of the leaves with potassium dihydrogen phosphate to improve the ornamental value of the leaves.