How often should I change the water of the plant and how should I trim its leaves?

1. Water change frequency

The water of the water-grown Thunbergia needs to be changed frequently before it grows roots, usually every three or four days. Also pay attention to the water quality and replace it with clean water, otherwise it will hinder rooting. If managed properly, new roots will grow in about half a month. After the roots grow, change the water instead of adding water to avoid damaging the roots. If you find that the amount of water is getting low, just add more in time.

2. Prune leaves

1. Pruning method: Prepare special scissors and potassium permanganate when pruning. The cutting position should be 0.5 cm away from the mother plant, not too close to avoid damaging the mother plant. After the wound is dry, it must be disinfected to prevent infection. In addition, when yellow leaves are found, they can be cut off to facilitate recovery.

2. Note: Do not apply chemical fertilizers to plants grown in water, otherwise the nutrients will be too abundant and the plants will easily grow too tall, affecting their appearance. You can add a proper amount of alcohol or nutrient solution every 20 days or so to keep the leaves green.