Can Lily of the Valley Be Grown in Water? Hydroponic Methods and Precautions

1. Can this plant be grown in water?

Yes. This simple and elegant plant is deeply loved by gardening friends, but as quality of life improves, people have begun to want to abandon soil culture in favor of hydroponics. Hydroponically grown plants are both clean and can enhance their ornamental effect. However, not all plants can be grown in water, yet lily of the valley can be switched to hydroponics. But hydroponics has many particular requirements, so here is a detailed introduction for gardening friends.

2. How do you grow it in water?

First, prepare a container suitable for hydroponics, preferably one made specifically for hydroponics, because dedicated containers all come with a plastic, detachable divider net.

If converting a soil-grown plant to hydroponics, you first need to dig the whole plant out of the potting soil, and be sure not to damage any part of the plant, especially the roots. Then you can use your hands to first remove the large clumps of soil, and then rinse off the remaining soil with clean water. When rinsing, the water flow must be gentle, without pressure, so as not to damage the roots.

After rinsing clean, it can be placed directly on the divider. If it cannot be secured, you can use disposable chopsticks to tie and support it, but the movements must be very gentle.

At this point you can add water, with the water level at 1/2 of the root area. Do not submerge the roots entirely in water; this point is very important. Because the roots also need to breathe, and if they are completely submerged in water, they cannot breathe. After all, it is not an aquatic plant.

In the early stage of hydroponics, do not let it be exposed to sunlight, and even more so do not let it be exposed to wind.