Why are your hydroponics turning yellow and rotting, but hers is flourishing?

Choose cold-resistant plants

When purchasing hydroponic plants in winter, try to choose cold-resistant flowers, such as aloe vera, bamboo palm, miniature coconut and other plants. Before purchasing, check whether the root system of the plant is normal and whether the leaves are free of diseases and insect pests. Healthy plants can adapt to the new environment quickly.

Ensure adequate lighting

Don't think that hydroponic plants can thrive if you just leave them in one place and leave them alone. The light is weak in winter and no light will do.

Solution: Place hydroponic plants in a south-facing living room or balcony to allow the plants to receive sufficient light.

Note: When placing the plant on the windowsill, be sure to place it in a drafty area to prevent it from being blown by cold winds.

Tips: The growth temperature of most hydroponic plants is above ten degrees. If the temperature is lower than five degrees, there is a risk of frostbite.

Water and fertilizer control

The temperature is low in winter, and even most hydroponic plants are in a dormant state, so you can stop fertilizing at this time. Just change the water every half a month.

How to change water: Let fresh tap water air-dry for a day or two to make the water temperature close to that in the hydroponic container to reduce damage to the roots.

Tips: When changing water, leave one-third or one-half of the plant's roots exposed to the air to allow the plant to breathe freely.

Cleaning and pruning

Every time you change the water, clean the hydroponic container, trim the rotten roots and dead branches and leaves of the plants, and keep the plants clean and hygienic. When hydroponic plants grow normally, some roots will rot and new roots will grow every once in a while. When flower lovers find rotten roots, don't worry, just deal with it in time.

Specific method: Use the scissors prepared for pruning, disinfect them with alcohol, and then trim off the rotten roots. During the pruning process, be careful not to damage the new roots.

Moisturizing

In winter, the indoor environment is quite dry due to the use of heating and air conditioning, which can easily cause the leaves of hydroponic plants to dry up and curl. At this time, it is necessary to spray water on the leaves of the plants frequently to increase the air humidity.

Specific method: It is best to air-dry the water used for spraying for a day or two. It is better to use a fine-hole spray bottle, and the best time to spray water is at noon.

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