How to grow spider plants hydroponically

Material preparation

1. Transparent proportional containers, glass bottles, mineral water bottles, and cups are all fine, but if you want to grow hydroponically for a long time, it is recommended to choose a more beautiful container.

2. Scissors and disinfectant (potassium permanganate solution), mainly used for root pruning and disinfection.

3. Grow strong spider plant plants.

method

Container selection

The roots of spider plants are white and thick, making them very suitable for viewing. The most important point is that there is no interference from the soil. Even in the hot summer, spider plants can grow in a cool environment. Therefore, when hydroponically cultivating spider plants, try to choose a transparent glass container so that you can view both the leaves and the roots, which is convenient for the administrator to observe the hydroponics and make timely adjustments.

Nutrient solution preparation

Nutrient solution formula: 1.8g calcium nitrate, 0.62g potassium dihydrogen phosphate, 0.187g ammonium sulfate, 0.0278g ferrous phosphate, 0.62g potassium chloride, and 0.54g magnesium sulfate. (After many experiments, the effect is good!)

Dilute the prepared nutrient solution with water. This culture solution can provide sufficient nutrients for spider plants and is more nutritious than the finished products on the market. But if you are dizzy looking at these chemical names, you should still buy the finished products on the market!

Treating Chlorophytum

Take the soil-grown spider plant out of the pot and rinse the soil from the roots with slow running water.

Use scissors to cut off old and rotten roots, keep the whitish fibrous roots, clean up diseased and broken leaves, and make the spider plant look brand new. Then soak the roots of the plant in potassium permanganate solution for 10 minutes to disinfect.

Rinse the leaves with a slow stream of water to clean the dirt and dust on the leaves. Be careful not to damage the leaf surface during the operation to ensure that the leaves are intact.

Fixed position

Place the processed spider plant into a hydroponic container. For a professional hydroponic container (with a hydroponic basket), fix the spider plant with stones to ensure that the plant is in an upright position. For an ordinary glass container, place the plant upright with the leaves close to the wall of the bottle.

During the fixing process, avoid damaging the roots and allow the roots to spread out around the container.

Add water

Pour water along one side of the bottle until the water covers 1/3 of the plant's roots.

Breeding methods and precautions

Placement Environment

The maintenance environment of hydroponic spider plants and soil-grown spider plants is not much different. They should be placed in a bright place to ensure sufficient light. If there is insufficient light, the leaves of the hydroponic spider plant will also be long and narrow and the color of the leaves will be dull. In addition, when the light is strong in summer, it is not allowed to be exposed to direct sunlight to avoid excessively high water temperatures, which will affect root growth.

The best growth temperature for hydroponic spider plants is 15~25℃. When the temperature is above 30℃, the spider plants will stop growing and the leaf tips will turn yellow. In winter, the temperature should be kept above 12℃, as frostbite is easy to occur at 5℃.

Water quantity and quality requirements

Change the water every 2 to 3 days in the early stage of hydroponics. After new roots grow, change the water every 7 days. If the water is less, just add water. When the roots grow to more than 3 cm, change the nutrient solution and change it every 2 weeks or so. While changing the nutrient solution, clean the roots of the spider plant and the bottle walls.

The water used for hydroponics of spider plants is generally tap water that has been left for a day and the chlorine in the water evaporates before use. The frequency of water changes varies in different seasons. In spring and autumn, change the water every 7 to 10 days, in summer, change it every 5 to 7 days, and in winter, change it every 10 to 15 days. During the maintenance period, spray water appropriately according to the growth of the spider plant to keep the leaves clean.

Root Pruning

After washing the roots, the spider plant grown in water needs a certain period of adaptation. The old roots that have not adapted will rot. Check and clean them in time. Do not use nutrient solution when there are wounds on the roots. Wait until the roots have adapted to the water environment and are growing normally before using nutrient solution.

flowering

The hydroponic spider plant will bloom in about half a year. When it blooms, be careful not to spray water on the flowers to avoid them falling off prematurely. Prune the branches after the flowers fade to promote flowering the following year.

Picture appreciation

The hydroponic spider plant has changed the appearance of the soil-grown one. You can see the emerald green leaves and the snow-white roots. Although it is just an ordinary plant, it can add some freshness to your home and make it more interesting.