Complete guide to hydroponic cultivation of bird's nest fern

Key points for water culture care

1. For hydroponic bird's nest ferns, smaller plants should be selected and the potted root washing method should be adopted.

2. During the growing season, you should spray water on the leaves frequently to increase the humidity of the air.

3. Pay attention to the supply of fertilizer. When there is a lack of fertilizer or the temperature is too low, the leaf edges will turn brown.

4. Scattered light is enough, avoid exposure to the sun, so be careful to avoid light in summer.

5. It can overwinter if the temperature is above 8℃.

6. Change the water every 20 days in summer and longer in winter.

Bird's nest fern hydroponic cultivation method

temperature

The suitable temperature for the growth of bird's nest fern is 16℃-27℃. When the temperature drops below 10℃, the growth of bird's nest fern will stagnate and the leaves will lose their luster. It is best to maintain a temperature above 15°C in winter. If conditions are not met, the temperature should be kept at least not lower than 5°C, otherwise the edges of the bird's nest fern leaves will turn brown or even freeze to death.

illumination

Bird's nest fern prefers partial shade and cannot tolerate direct sunlight. It does not require strong direct light during the growth period and mainly relies on scattered light. It is the natural light that comes in from windows and other places and is naturally scattered indoors. In summer, try to avoid direct sunlight.

humidity

Daily spraying of clean water on the leaves and surrounding areas of the bird's nest fern to maintain humidity, can be done twice a day. Or wipe the leaves with a towel, which can increase the humidity and clean the leaves of the bird's nest fern.

ventilation

Bird's nest fern can grow well in an environment with good air circulation. The doors and windows of the place where the hydroponic bird's nest fern is placed should be opened regularly to allow air convection and allow fresh air from the outside to enter the room.

Nutrient solution

Generally, you can use the special nutrient solution for hydroponics sold on the market. What you should pay attention to is that you should leave the tap water for a day, wait until its temperature is close to room temperature, and the chlorine in the water has evaporated, and then add the nutrient solution according to the proportion.

Water changes

If you use tap water, leave it for a day to allow the chlorine to dissipate and the temperature to reach a moderate level. In summer, the water of the bird's nest fern should be changed once every 20 days or so, and in winter it can be longer. If the water is clean, the bird's nest fern grows healthily and there is no root rot, there is no problem with it growing for a longer time, but the evaporated water should be replenished in time.