Can Phoenix Bamboo be hydroponically cultivated? How to cultivate roots through hydroponics?

Can Phoenix Bamboo be hydroponically cultivated?

Phoenix bamboo can be hydroponically cultivated. Soil-cultivated Phoenix bamboo plants will grow better in the soil environment, while hydroponics will keep the environment cleaner and the rooting speed faster. If hydroponics is carried out in a transparent container, the growth of the plant's roots can be seen more clearly, and it looks more beautiful. However, hydroponics requires frequent dripping of nutrient solution, and the maintenance and management process is more troublesome than soil cultivation.

Hydroponic cultivation method of Phoenix tail bamboo

1. Method 1: Cut a section of bamboo branch about 15 cm long, soak it in diluted potassium permanganate solution for 10 minutes, then insert it into a container filled with clean water. Change the water every three days or so, and new roots will grow within 15 days.

2. Method 2: Choose a vigorously growing soil-grown bamboo plant, wash it, cut off the rotten roots, and place it in a hydroponic container. Then add clean water to cover the bamboo roots. The amount of water should not exceed half of the roots.

Precautions for growing Phoenix Bamboo in water

1. Temperature: Phoenix bamboo should not be placed under the scorching sun in summer. It needs to be placed in a warm and well-lit place in winter. The room temperature needs to be maintained above 5°C, and it needs to be sprayed with water frequently to clean the leaves and maintain air humidity.

2. Nutrition: When the bamboo is growing vigorously, the water level of the nutrient solution should be shallow rather than deep. The nutrient solution can be replenished once every 10 days in summer. If there is a lot of sediment in the nutrient solution, it is necessary to replace it with new nutrient solution, usually once every 1-2 months.