Can the maidenhair fern be grown hydroponically?

Can the maidenhair fern be grown hydroponically?

The maidenhair fern can be grown hydroponically, but it cannot be cultivated directly in water, and the maidenhair fern without roots cannot be grown hydroponically. Compared with the maidenhair fern grown in soil, the maidenhair fern grown in water has a higher ornamental effect.

Methods and key points of hydroponic cultivation of maidenhair fern

1. Process the soil-grown maidenhair fern, remove its withered leaves, bad roots and excess dust on the roots, and then clean the roots.

2. Use disinfectant to disinfect, then find a glass container, add clean water, and mix it with plant nutrient solution in a suitable proportion. Do not let the water cover the head of the maidenhair fern. Use tools to fix the fern at the mouth of the container or on the water surface.

3. Generally, when growing hydroponically, the maidenhair fern will grow best if it is planted on coral rocks, so you can directly place the coral rocks in the water as a carrier.

Precautions for water-growing maidenhair fern

1. The maidenhair fern likes sunlight, so it is best to place it in a well-ventilated and sunny environment, but it is more important to note that the maidenhair fern cannot be exposed to the sun, otherwise it will cause its leaves to wither and even die.

2. The maidenhair fern likes moisture, and it needs sufficient water during its growth period. When the air is particularly dry, water should be sprinkled around the maidenhair fern in time to maintain the humidity of the air. It should also be watered once a day to prevent its leaves from shrinking and failing to grow normally.

3. The maidenhair fern does not like fertilizer, so do not drip nutrient solution on it for a long time. Also, be careful not to sprinkle the nutrient solution directly on the leaves, otherwise it will cause the leaves of the maidenhair fern to rot.

4. The maidenhair fern likes warmth and is cold-resistant. The suitable temperature for its growth is 15-25 degrees Celsius. In the cold winter, the maidenhair fern should be moved indoors and its growth environment should be kept above 5 degrees Celsius, otherwise the leaves will freeze to death.

5. After buying coral stones at the flower and bird market or a rockery shop, remember to soak them in water for a few hours to remove the salt before putting them in a container.