How to grow pennywort hydroponically until it overflows the pot?

The pennywort is also called coin grass, round coin grass, water gold coin, etc. Its leaves are round and very similar to ancient copper coins. It is ornamental and has good meaning. Moreover, it is not very demanding on the environment and grows best in a humid environment, which makes it suitable for aquatic maintenance. So how do you grow hydroponic pennywort until it overflows the pot? Let’s learn more about it below.

1. Container and water quality

Choose a clear container, such as a glass or plastic bottle, and make sure it has holes in the bottom for ventilation. For water quality, use filtered tap water or tap water that has been left to stand for 2-3 days to remove chlorine and other harmful substances.

2. Hydroponic planting

There are no growth buds on the petiole of the pennywort. It has to survive with roots, and new pennyworts have to grow from the roots. Therefore, when we plant pennywort, we must keep the roots. After selecting the pennywort, place it in a container, water it, and then place it on the balcony for maintenance.

3. Light temperature

Place the hydroponic container in a bright place but avoid direct sunlight, maintain the temperature within the range of 20-25 degrees Celsius, and provide a suitable light and temperature environment to promote the rooting and growth of side buds.

4. Reasonable fertilization

Hydroponic pennywort needs sufficient nutrients to grow, and diluted flower fertilizer should be used once every 2-3 weeks. Usually, you can add some liquid fertilizer and nutrient solution to promote the healthy and rapid growth of the plants.

5. Change water regularly

The water quality of hydroponic copper coin grass needs to be changed every 7 days to ensure that the water quality is clean so that the plant can grow healthily. Avoid water pollution that affects plant growth.

6. Pay attention to insect prevention

Pennywort is generally not susceptible to insect pests, but mollusks such as water snails may gnaw on the grass roots and tender shoots. If these small insects are found in the water, they should be removed manually to prevent them from multiplying in large numbers.

7. Maintenance matters

When changing the water, be careful not to damage the roots of the pennywort. You can directly pour out the water in the vase. If there are decorations such as pebbles in the container, they need to be taken out, cleaned and put back. In addition, check the growth of the pennywort regularly and trim the withered or diseased leaves in time to keep the plant healthy. The trimmed stems and leaves can be used to propagate new pennyworts. Just place them in a new container and care for them according to the above method, and new roots and leaves will grow.

In general, hydroponic cultivation of pennywort is relatively simple. By following the above steps, you can effectively improve the survival rate of hydroponic pennywort, promote its healthy growth, and achieve the goal of blooming out of the pot.