How to grow dripping guanyin in water

Preliminary preparation materials

Nutrient solution for hydroponics, hydroponic utensils, white stones, vermiculite, perlite, etc.

Material selection

Select the weeping angel that has good growth, no diseases or insect pests, is about 30-40cm tall, and has water dripping downward from the tip or edge of the leaves as the mother material for hydroponics. Clean the old and dead leaves on the stems and keep two or three new leaves. Loosen the soil in the pot, remove the pot, and then rinse the entire weeping angel plant clean. Make sure it does not carry any dirt, as this can easily pollute the water and carry germs that can easily cause root rot.

Method of entering the basin

first step

First wash the stones to remove the initial impurities, then mix, soak and wash the vermiculite and perlite in a ratio of 2:1.

Step 2

Put small white stones in the bottle, the height of which should be determined according to the condition of the plant.

Step 3

After rinsing the mother plant, cut off all the soil roots from the base, and carefully check the stems for rot and insect damage. Use a knife to dig out rotten stems until you get to the wood, removing any rot and insect damage.

Step 4

Use planting baskets of different sizes to fix the plant according to its size and shape. Immerse the entire planting basket in 3% - 5% thiophanate-methyl solution or carbendazim solution for disinfection for 5 - 10 minutes and place it in a cool place to dry.

Step 5

Then place the weeping angel in the middle of the bottle, fill the surrounding area of ​​the plant with the mixed vermiculite and perlite, and press gently with your hands when it reaches a certain height.

Step 6

Use a kettle to water the bottle around the sides, but make sure the height does not exceed the height of the medium. And the final water level cannot completely cover the root system of the weeping angel. After the roots grow out, you can add nutrient solution into it. Generally speaking, primary roots will grow in about 10 to 15 days.

Maintenance

Water quality: The weeping angel has high requirements for water quality. Be sure to keep the water clear and sanitary, otherwise the stems and roots will easily rot. Choose uncontaminated water with a pH value of 6 to 6.5. If using tap water, it should be left for more than one day before use to allow the chlorine in the water to evaporate.

Changing water: When changing water, gently rinse the roots of the plant and remove the mucus on the roots. At the same time, cut off the aging and rotten roots, and remove the yellow and withered leaves on the plant.

When changing the water, the moss and scale on the container should be cleaned. Then, add fresh water to the container, but do not pour it all at once. It is best to stir it for a while.

When changing water or adding water, do not pour too much water into the hydroponic container. The water level should be kept 2 to 5 cm below the base of the plant stem. The roots cannot be completely immersed in water, as the roots of the weeping angel also need to breathe.

Hydroponic Fertilizer Selection

Fertilizers that can be applied

Do not apply fertilizer randomly in the water, and choose fertilizers specially designed for hydroponics.

You can also use urea, potassium dihydrogen phosphate and other easily soluble fertilizers for foliar fertilization.

How to fertilize

The appropriate concentration of fertilizer is: urea 0.1%, potassium dihydrogen phosphate 0.15%, and ferrous sulfate 0.1%.

The weeping angel likes fertilizer, and liquid fertilizer can be applied once every half a month or a month. Hydroponics requires nutrient solution, which should be added directly into the water according to the dosage. It can be added when changing the water every week.

Pruning methods

When the root system grows too long and too dense, it is necessary to appropriately cut off the old roots and shorten the long roots to promote the sprouting of new roots and enhance the vitality of the root system.

In addition, if the roots of the plant rot, the rotten roots should be cut off in time, and the water should be changed every 1 to 2 days until the plant sprouts new roots before normal maintenance can be resumed.

Precautions

The first thing we want to remind everyone is that the white juice in the stem of the weeping angel is poisonous, and the dripping water is also poisonous. If you accidentally touch or ingest the juice, it will cause discomfort in the throat and mouth, and a burning sensation in the stomach. Special attention should be paid to prevent young children from accidentally ingesting it.

However, the weeping angel is not a carcinogenic plant.

Secondly, if the skin comes into contact with the juice of the weeping angel, it will cause itching or severe irritation. If the eyes come into contact with the juice, it can cause severe conjunctivitis or even blindness. If the stems and leaves are eaten by mistake, symptoms such as nausea and pain will occur, and in severe cases, it may even cause suffocation and death from cardiac arrest.

Therefore, it is best for everyone to minimize contact with the Weeping Goddess as much as possible. Families with children should not plant it to prevent children from being poisoned by the Weeping Goddess due to their curiosity.