How to Grow Peace Lilies Hydroponically? Master These Key Care Methods
The peace lily (Spathiphyllum) is a great helper for air purification, having a certain effect on exhaust gases, benzene, formaldehyde and the like in a room, so it is deeply loved by everyone. In addition, the peace lily also has a very good meaning, representing smooth sailing, and is also a great choice as a gift for relatives and friends. Most people choose the potted method to grow peace lilies, but in fact peace lilies can also be grown hydroponically, and it is not very difficult either. Below let us take a look at what the key points of hydroponic peace lily cultivation methods are.
I. What are the key points of hydroponic peace lily cultivation methods?
1. Choose a suitable container
For hydroponic peace lilies, you can choose a larger fish tank, or you can choose a vase with a larger bottom for growing them.
2. Light conditions
Hydroponic peace lilies need light, but the light they need is not strong; direct sunlight is not necessarily required, and a little scattered light is enough. Strong light is instead unfavorable for their growth, so in summer you need to pay attention to shading to avoid strong light.
3. Temperature conditions
The peace lily is not particularly demanding about temperature; it can grow normally when the temperature is kept within the range of 5-30°C.
4. Water-changing method
The interval for changing the water differs according to the season. For example, when the temperature is high in summer, generally do it once a week; when the temperature is low, in the cold winter, generally once every 10-15 days. There is also a particular way to change the water: before each water change, wash its roots clean, cut off the rotten roots, and clean the container; the water volume should preferably be controlled so that it covers one-half to two-thirds of the roots. After changing the water, add nutrient solution.
Usually you should also often wash the leaves with clean water, which can effectively prevent the leaves from drying up, especially in the hot summer.
5. Fertilizing key points
After each water change, add a certain amount of nutrient solution. Apply a foliar fertilizer to its leaves once a week, which can provide sufficient nutrition, make the leaves more glossy, and give it better cold resistance in winter. When it is flowering, spraying potassium dihydrogen phosphate can promote its flowering.
II. Is the peace lily toxic? Can it be placed indoors?
The peace lily is toxic, but its toxicity is relatively low, and the toxicity is mainly in its rhizomes, sap, flowers and other parts. After accidental ingestion, a burning pain will appear in the mouth, and in severe cases there will be a burning throat and hoarseness. As long as it is not accidentally ingested, general contact will not cause poisoning. So generally, before growing a peace lily, we should inform family members of the precautions for growing peace lilies.
The peace lily can be placed indoors. First, it is highly ornamental; its flowers are pure white and very beautiful. Second, it also has a strong air purification ability; it can absorb many harmful substances in the air such as formaldehyde and benzene, and it can also absorb radiation. Third, it also has a very good meaning, symbolizing “smooth sailing”. Of course, although it has many benefits, it should also be decided according to personal preference.