How to grow hydroponic flowers

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: Depending on the specific variety, the temperature requirements will also vary. However, hydroponic flowers are usually placed indoors, and the temperature is generally more suitable. Generally, no special adjustment is required, and it can be between 15 and 30 degrees. It's never too hot or too cold indoors.

2. Light: Hydroponic flowers generally have certain requirements for sunlight and should not be placed in too dark places. Considering that they need a certain amount of sunlight to bloom, and the intensity of sunlight indoors will not be too high, it is okay to place them near the window or on the balcony.

3. Changing water: For hydroponic flower varieties, changing water is a very important step. The frequency of water changes varies in different seasons. In summer, it usually needs to be changed every three to five days. In spring and autumn, you can change it once a week. In winter, it should be changed about once every half a month.

4. Fertilization: Hydroponic flowers also need fertilization, but solid fertilizers should not be used. Generally, various nutrient solutions are used, and various foliar fertilizers can also be used.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Reproduction: Different varieties have different reproduction methods. Here is an example, which is the method of peeling sucker buds. Suitable varieties include pineapple, Clivia, etc. This method is relatively simple and easier to survive. Select the larger tiller buds on the plant and cut them off with a sharp knife. After washing them, you can grow them hydroponically.

2. Pruning: Hydroponic flowers do not require pruning as often as soil-grown flowers, but they still need pruning sometimes. Especially when yellow leaves appear, be sure to cut them off. Furthermore, the flowers that have dried up also need to be cut off. In addition, its root system also needs to be repaired. There will be some rotten roots, which should be cut off in time.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Diseases: Relatively speaking, hydroponic flowers do not get sick very often, so prevention can be the main approach, with regular spraying of fungicides, etc.

2. Pests: Relatively speaking, there are not too many pests because there is no soil for them to live in. Just like diseases, prevention is the main focus.

IV. Other issues

1. Toxicity: This depends on the specific variety. Some flowers are poisonous, while others are non-toxic.

2. Can it be grown at home: Hydroponic flowers are generally more ornamental and suitable for home.