Can irises be grown in water? How to switch to hydroponics?

1. Can it be raised in water?

Irises can be grown in water, which is also a method of maintenance and cultivation. Although soil cultivation can provide stable nutrients and promote the healthy growth of plants, water cultivation is relatively clean and easy to maintain. It is more fashionable and beautiful to place it at home. When maintaining it at home, you can choose according to your favorite method.

2. How to switch to hydroponics

1. Clean the roots: Take the iris plant grown in soil out of the pot. Be careful not to damage the roots. After taking out the iris, carefully place the roots in clean water and wash them to remove the old soil attached to them.

2. Pruning and disinfection: prepare a sterilized knife, then prune the roots, cut off the roots that are too long, and appropriately prune the old roots and rotten roots. Then prepare potassium permanganate solution, put the roots in it for disinfection and sterilization, then take them out, wash them with clean water, and place them aside to dry naturally.

3. Prepare containers: Prepare containers for hydroponics. You can choose transparent glass containers so that you can better observe the growth of the roots and detect root rot in time.

4. Hydroponic care: Place the iris in a container, add enough water to cover the roots, and be careful not to water too much. In the later maintenance, water should be changed regularly to ensure good growth management.