Pinch a branch and dip it in water and it will come back to life. Don’t blame me if the flowers grow wildly!

Mint

When it comes to flowers that you must grow in summer, mint is definitely the first choice. It is not only easy to grow and looks good, but also has a faint fragrance that can refresh the mind. Occasionally, you can use it in cooking and making tea. It is not too much to grow 100 pots. In fact, you don’t need to buy them. A few branches can produce 100 pots.

1. Use sharp scissors to cut several strong and healthy mint branches, each section is about 8-10 cm, leaving 3-5 leaves.

2. Remove the leaves at the bottom of the mint and insert the mint branches into the hydroponic bottle, making sure that 1-3 cm of the bottom of the branches are immersed in water.

3. Place the cutting hydroponic bottle in a well-lit and ventilated place, change the water every 2 days, and it will take root in less than 5 days!

4. After the mint roots grow out, we can move to soil cultivation. Choose loose and breathable leaf mold as the soil, mix in some perlite, and water it thoroughly.

Post-maintenance

Mint likes moisture and light. It should be exposed to the sun more often and the soil should be kept moist, but not waterlogged. Also, it should be ventilated more and the tips should be pinched more often. When you see that the mint is growing taller, pinch it off quickly. The more you pinch, the more side buds will appear, and the easier it will be for it to burst the pot.

Pothos

Summer is also a good time to grow green radish in water. Pinch the roots and branches and throw them into water. It will take root in about a week and will be clean and refreshing.

1. Cut the branches of green radish, preferably those with aerial roots as shown in the picture below, as they will take root faster.

2. The cut branches of the green radish should not be too long, no longer than 15 cm, and should be cut obliquely to increase the water absorption area and improve the activity of the branches.

3. Insert the branches of the green radish into the hydroponic bottle, make sure 1/4 of the branches and the aerial roots are immersed in water, and place it in a well-lit and ventilated place.

4. In less than a week in summer, white roots will appear. Add water when the water level is low, and keep the water level in the hydroponic bottle not lower than 1/4.

Daily maintenance

After taking root, if you want the hydroponic green radish to grow quickly, you cannot expose it to direct sunlight or hide it for a long time. It is best to keep it in a diffuse light environment. In addition, you can add some fish tank water or a few slow-release fertilizer granules to the bottle, and the green radish will grow rapidly.

Chlorophytum

Everyone is familiar with hydroponic spider plants. If small spider plants sprout on the branches of your spider plants, you can pick them by hand and put them in a hydroponic bottle.

1. When cutting the spider plant, it is best to choose the small one with roots underneath. Such spider plants are easier to grow, but it doesn’t matter if they have no roots, they can still survive.

2. Place the spider plant on the hydroponic bottle, with the bottom slightly touching the water. An empty beer can is the best choice. Just fill the can with water and place the root of the spider plant at the pull ring.

3. After the spider plant takes root, it can continue to be grown in water or switched to soil.

Daily maintenance

Chlorophytum likes diffuse light environment. In summer, it can be placed on the east or west balcony or in a bright living room. Water it only when the soil is dry and avoid water accumulation. Ensure ventilation and it will grow well without any worries!

ivy

Ivy is also a common green plant indoors. It is easy to propagate by cuttings. It is easier to root in water than in soil and is also easier to maintain.

1. Cut the ivy branches into pieces about 10-15 cm long and remove the leaves at the bottom.

2. Pour about 1/2-1/3 of water into the hydroponic bottle, then insert the ivy into the hydroponic bottle.

3. If the mouth of your hydroponic bottle is relatively large and difficult to fix, you can use cardboard, poke a few holes, insert the ivy branches into the holes, and then place the cardboard on the mouth of the bottle.

3. In a few days, the ivy will grow roots, and you can continue to grow it in water or switch to soil.

Daily maintenance

Before and after rooting, spray water on the leaves to keep them moist. Place them in a well-ventilated environment with diffused light, and avoid direct sunlight.

Chlorophytum comosum

Chlorophytum comosum is easy to grow and grows very fast in summer. If you see someone growing it when visiting relatives and friends, you might as well ask for a few branches and take them home to grow. It is very easy to grow!

1. When pinching the branches of the phalaenopsis, it is best to use a sharp knife, and the blade should be disinfected with alcohol in advance.

2. Use a knife to cut off a few strong branches of the Chlorophytum comosum. It doesn’t matter how long they are, as long as they can survive.

3. Cut the upper end of each branch into a flat end and the lower end into an oblique end, then place it in a cool and ventilated place to dry for about half an hour, and avoid touching water.

4. Place the dried Chlorophytum branches in a hydroponic bottle and pour water to ensure that the lower 3-4 cm of the branches are immersed in water.

5. Place the cut branches in a cool and ventilated place. They will take root in about 5 days in summer. Change the water once 2 days before rooting and once 4-5 days after rooting.

6. After taking root, the Chlorophytum comosum can be grown in water or transplanted into the soil. Slowly expose it to scattered light and spray water on the leaves more often, and it will grow faster and have green leaves!

Daily maintenance

Chlorophytum comosum likes moisture. After it grows roots, keep watering it at a frequency of only watering it when the soil is dry. Spray water on the leaves more often to keep them moist. Place it in a south balcony, living room or other place with sufficient light.

Drug Weed

The drug-adding grass looks very similar to mint, so it is also called wrinkled mint. It can emit a lemon-like fragrance. It can also absorb toxic gases such as formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, and benzene. In summer, pinch off a branch and throw it into water. It will quickly take root and grow into a big waterfall!

1. It is also very easy to propagate the drug-addicted grass. Just use scissors to cut off several branches, each section is about 10 cm long.

2. Remove the leaves at the bottom of the drug-absorbing grass branch, and then insert it into the hydroponic bottle, ensuring that 1/3 of the branch is immersed in water.

In 3.3-5 days, the drug-absorbing grass will grow roots. At this time, you can choose to continue hydroponics or transplant it into the soil.

Daily maintenance

The drug-absorbing grass likes water. If it is grown in the soil, the soil should be kept slightly moist in summer and watered once every three days or so. If you want it to grow faster, you can also water it with fermented rice water. It can be placed in a well-lit place such as the south balcony, east-west balcony, etc., and provide appropriate shade in the summer.

Swedish Ivy

Swedish ivy is also an easy flower to grow. It has round leaves, grows fast, and can bloom beautiful flowers. Huahua likes it very much.

1. Cut the branches of Swedish ivy into small sections, each with 3 pairs of leaves.

2. When dividing Swedish ivy branches, those with small white spots on the back will take root the fastest. During the cutting process, the small white spots can be placed at the lower end of the cuttings, which will be more conducive to rooting.

3. Insert the branch into the water, with the lower end 1-2 cm immersed in water. It would be best if the small white spot could also get some water on it.

4. In a few days, the branches will take root and can be transplanted into the soil.

Daily maintenance

Swedish ivy likes scattered light. It should not be exposed to direct sunlight in the summer, let alone long-term shade, otherwise it will cause the branches and leaves to turn yellow or grow too long. Water it 1-2 times a week in the summer to keep the soil in the pot moist. In addition, be sure to ensure good ventilation conditions, and you can also add some organic fertilizer to the bottom of the pot in spring and autumn.

Peperomia

Peperomia can be grown by leaf cuttings or branch cuttings. Water cuttings will root faster and have the highest survival rate. If the soil is not disinfected properly, the plant will easily rot.

1. Cut off healthy branches of Chinese evergreen and place them in the hydroponic bottle. The water level should not be too high, just enough for the bottom of the branches to slightly touch the water.

2. For hydroponic Chinese evergreen, keep the water clean and change the water every two days. The water should be the same as outside, not too cold.

3. After rooting, you can plant the Chinese evergreen in a pot with a mixture of nutrient soil, perlite and vermiculite.

Daily maintenance

Chinese evergreen is drought-resistant and does not need to be watered too frequently. Water it when it feels light to hold. Keep it in diffused light and spray water on the leaves frequently.

Pendant

Catharanthus is also a flower that grows rapidly and its branches can easily survive in water!

1. The water-inserted petals of the pennywort should be placed in a place with sufficient light. Insufficient light will slow down the rooting process and the branches and leaves will easily turn yellow. The branches inserted into the water must not have leaves.

2. Change the water once every 2-3 days to ensure the water quality is clean. After the roots grow, you can plant it in the soil.

Daily maintenance

The catnip prefers an environment with plenty of light. It does not need shade in the summer. In addition, ensure it has enough moisture. Water it when the soil feels dry. It will grow very fast.

Coinweed

For example, the pennywort is a typical example of a plant that can survive as long as it touches water! If the light is better, the flower will burst into bloom in a matter of minutes.

1. It will not survive if you only pick the leaves of the pennywort for cuttings. You must pick the runners of the pennywort in order to plant it.

2. Dig out some of the runners and roots of the pennywort from the soil. You don't need too many, 2-3 sections will be enough. Try to bring as much soil as possible when digging.

3. Find a watertight pot or shallow tray, put half soil in the bottom, and then fill it with water.

4. Plant the runners and the associated roots in the soil and place them in a place with sufficient light.

Daily maintenance

Soon small pennywort leaves will grow on the creeping stems. As long as there is enough water in the pot and there is sufficient light, the pot will be full of flowers within 2-3 weeks.

Rieger Begonia or Begonia

Although it is not easy to care for Begonia and Begonia semperflorens, it is very simple to propagate them by cuttings. Basically, you can just pinch the roots and branches and they will survive!

1. Choose healthy Rieger Begonia branches, and avoid unhealthy branches such as those with stem rot or black stems.

2. Divide the branches into sections of about 10 cm each and place them in a well-lit and ventilated place to dry for 20-30 minutes.

3. Insert the bottom of the dried branches into the hydroponic bottle. It will take root fastest if the bottom is slightly in contact with water, about 0.3-0.5 cm is enough. If it is immersed too deeply in water, it will easily rot.

4. In about a week, roots will grow at the bottom of the branches. You can continue to grow them in water, or switch to soil. Make sure the water is clean before rooting, and change the water every 2-3 days.

Daily maintenance

Begonia is afraid of humidity and heat, so keep it in a cool place with diffused light in the summer, and block out about half of the light. Reduce watering, and water it when the pot feels very light. Also, don't water the leaves when watering.