Precautions for using water for hydroponic succulents

Water quality for succulent hydroponics

For hydroponic succulents, generally uncontaminated slightly acidic water can be used to hydroponically grow succulents. Water such as rainwater, river water, well water, etc., if they are determined to be not polluted, can be used for hydroponics. Tap water can also be used, but it is generally better to let it sit and process before use.

When should I change the water for succulent hydroponics?

Generally, after a period of time of hydroponics, the water quality will change and the water needs to be changed. Generally, when the following phenomena occur, it is time to change the water.

The roots of succulents stop growing and even rot. Residue appears in the water and even discoloration.

Time to change water for succulent hydroponics

Generally, when growing succulents in water, changing water depends on oxygen consumption, which is generally related to temperature. When the temperature is high, the plant absorbs oxygen more slowly, and when the temperature is low, the plant absorbs oxygen more quickly. In this way, the water can easily deteriorate.

Therefore, generally speaking, the hotter the weather, the more frequently you need to change the water.

Precautions for changing water in succulent hydroponics

When changing the water, you must first clean the root system and trim the old and rotten roots. The hydroponic container must also be cleaned.

Pour fresh water into the container and shake it back and forth to increase the amount of dissolved oxygen in the water.

When adding water, be careful not to fill it too full. It is best to leave some roots exposed to the air so that they can absorb oxygen.