How to grow water hyacinth

1. Breeding environment

1. Soil: Water hyacinth has very high requirements for soil. It is best to use soil with loose texture and good water absorption.

2. Light: Do not allow it to receive too strong light. It is a short-day plant. It is best to ensure sufficient light during the growth period. Proper shade should be provided in the summer, or it should be placed in a cool place with scattered light for maintenance.

3. Temperature: Water hyacinth needs a growing environment of 20-30℃. It is best to control the temperature at 30-35℃ during germination. The temperature should not be too high or too low. If the temperature is below 15℃, its growth will slow down, if it is below 10℃, its growth will stop, and if it is below 5℃, it will suffer from frost damage.

4. Watering: During the vigorous growth period, you should increase the amount of watering to ensure sufficient moisture, which is conducive to its growth. You should water less when the flower buds are differentiating.

2. Breeding Methods

Propagation by division: Division is usually carried out in spring. Cut the horizontal creeping stems into several sections and then put them into clean water. This method is very convenient to operate and has a high survival rate.

3. Common pests and diseases

Diseases are most likely to occur in a high temperature and unventilated environment. In a low temperature and unventilated environment, green worms will appear as pests, which will devour the tender leaves of water hyacinth. When there are small amounts of pests, they can be captured manually. If the situation is too serious, they can be sprayed with dimethoate emulsifier and ventilation should be increased.