Which water-grown plants are suitable for indoor cultivation? Top ten species recommendations

Cultivating plants by hydroponics is a method that many flower lovers are very fond of using nowadays, but not all plants are suitable for hydroponic cultivation. Since water-grown plants do not need soil and have low light requirements, the difficulty of cultivation is very low, so they are very suitable for novice flower lovers keeping them indoors. The editor will introduce ten kinds of water-grown plants suitable for indoor cultivation; "plant killers" can also learn along, and maybe they will succeed.

Lucky bamboo

I. Lucky bamboo

An evergreen upright shrub of the genus Dracaena in the Liliaceae family, very suitable for indoor water-grown flowers. The leaves of lucky bamboo are emerald green, the stems are straight and round like bamboo. The leaves are ovate with pointed tips, and the leaf stalk base clasps the stem. It is an extremely shade-tolerant plant; under weak light conditions it still grows well, upright and strong. It can be placed indoors for a long time to view its foliage, without special care; as long as there is enough water, it will grow vigorously. When hydroponically growing it, cut the lucky bamboo stems into small sections of 20 cm or more as cuttings and insert them in water; as long as 1/3 of the cutting can be immersed in water, it will take root and survive.

II. Spider plant

A perennial evergreen herbaceous flower of the Liliaceae family, with clustered, linear leaves, and longitudinal yellow-white stripes at the edges or in the middle. In summer and autumn, slender, pliable, drooping stolons emerge from between the leaves, and tender leaves and aerial roots sprout at the tips or nodes, bearing white flowers. Spider plant can be water-grown indoors; it not only purifies the air, but is also beautiful in appearance and simple to manage. Dig out a potted spider plant, remove the soil from the roots, cut off old roots and rotten roots, keep the fibrous roots, put it into a container bottle, fill the bottle with clean water and flower nutrient solution, and let the spider plant roots grow immersed in the water.

III. Golden pothos

A plant of the genus Philodendron in the Araceae family, belonging to climbing vine foliage flowers. It likes warm, humid environments; the vine can reach several meters long, with aerial roots at the nodes, and the leaves grow larger and larger, alternate, evergreen. The pothos stems are slender and soft, and the leaves are delicate and elegant. Water-growing it is very simple: ensure the water is changed once every 2 to 3 days, with simple nutrients added. Golden pothos has high ornamental value; its trailing stems hang down naturally, and it can both purify the air and make full use of space, adding lively lines and bright colors to a dull cabinet surface.

IV. Ivy

Araliaceae, genus Hedera, the most ideal indoor and outdoor vertical greening species, an evergreen vine, with slender and soft branches and aerial roots, able to climb onto other objects. Leaves alternate, leaf blades triangular-ovate; the demand for potted plants is increasing day by day. It is a typical shade plant; it can grow in full-light environments, grows well under warm and humid climate conditions, and is not cold-tolerant. Water-growing it is simple, and its vitality is strong.

V. Asparagus fern

Liliaceae, genus Asparagus, a perennial evergreen herbaceous flower. The stems are slender and weak, and the branches are fine and leaf-like, spreading horizontally. The flowers are small and white. The berries are spherical and black. After the fruit ripens, it presents a scene of dots of red amid dense green, elegant and lovely. The plant has strong shade tolerance; placed at the bedside or on a desk, it is elegant and generous, a very good indoor flower. Asparagus fern is also an ideal supporting material for cut flowers. In recent years, water-grown asparagus fern has been successfully developed, and placing it in a room is even more elegant.

Hyacinth (detailed introduction)

VI. Hyacinth

Also known as Dutch narcissus, belonging to the genus Hyacinthus in the Liliaceae family, a perennial herb, with a spherical or flattened-spherical bulb, covered outside with a skin flag in purplish blue or white, etc.; leaves basal, thick and fleshy, strap-shaped lanceolate. The flower stem emerges from the center of the leaf stem, a raceme, with delicate flower forms, colorful, dazzling and eye-catching, with a pleasant fragrance. It likes a sunny, cool and humid environment, and is suitable both for potting and water-growing. When water-growing it, place its bulb in hydroponic nutrient solution; its appearance is clean and highly ornamental!

VII. Dieffenbachia

A plant of the Liliaceae family, with basal leaves thick and leathery, oblanceolate, broadly lanceolate or broad-strap-shaped, 10-40 cm long, 2.5-5.5 cm wide, with acute tips, narrow and long bases, and fibrous roots at the nodes. The flower stem is short and thick, 4-8 cm long including the inflorescence; the terminal spadix is oblong, with densely borne flowers, sessile, pale yellow, hemispherical. There are rich varieties, including green-leaf and variegated-leaf types. It likes shady and humid environments; in summer place it in a shaded spot to avoid strong light. It is a fairly adaptable ornamental flower variety, usually grown as a potted ornamental; in recent years, more and more water-grown varieties have appeared, which are not only highly ornamental but can also effectively clean indoor air pollution.

VIII. Dragon tree

An evergreen shrub of the Agavaceae family. The stem is round and straight, and the leaves are slender; new leaves extend upward, while old leaves hang down. The middle of the leaf is green, and the edges have purplish-red stripes. It likes high temperature and high humidity, and is also drought-tolerant and shade-tolerant; water-growing it is simple, and its appearance is stylish.

IX. Brazil wood

Scientific name Dracaena fragrans, also known as Brazil iron tree, a plant of the genus Dracaena in the Liliaceae family. An evergreen tree, neat in plant shape, with upright stems. Leaves clustered at the top of the stem, 40-90 cm long, 6-10 cm wide, slightly blunt at the tips, curved into a bow shape, with bright yellow or milky white stripes; the leaf margins are bright green and have wavy undulations, glossy. Flowers small. Yellow-green, fragrant. It likes environments with sufficient light, high temperature and high humidity, and is also shade-tolerant and drought-tolerant; in bright scattered light and the relatively dry environment of northern rooms, it also grows well. Brazil wood is mostly propagated by cuttings. As long as conditions such as temperature are suitable, Brazil wood can grow all year round; it is a new-generation indoor foliage plant with a graceful, neat plant shape and is world-famous. In recent years, its hydroponic varieties have developed rapidly; as long as sufficient slow-release fertilizer is provided, it can grow normally. Placed in the living room, study or sitting room, it has elegant, simple style and is highly ornamental.

X. Gerbera

A perennial herb of the Asteraceae family, with relatively large flower diameter and rich flower colors, blooming all year round. It likes warm, sunny and well-ventilated environments, is a semi-cold-tolerant flower, and likes fertile and loose soil. Gerbera is a very good cut flower variety, with a long water-growing time and high ornamental value, and it is also good at absorbing formaldehyde.

The ten water-grown plants introduced by the editor do not need special management during the raising process; as long as a suitable container is given, attention is paid to maintaining water quality, and nutrient solution is applied scientifically, it is fine. However, the ratio and amount of nutrient solution need to be determined according to the size of the plant.

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Complete list of water-grown plant species suitable for indoor cultivation

The presence of plants makes the home fresher; it can soften the hard lines of architecture, and can also regulate the balance of carbon and oxygen in the air, absorb dust particles, and adjust the spatial atmosphere. The benefits can be said to be many. Want to bring plants home, but do not know what varieties to choose. In this issue I bring recommendations; let us take a look at what water-grown plant species are suitable for indoor cultivation.

Peace lily

Peace lily is one of the few hydroponic plants that can bloom; the flowering period is very short, the appearance is good-looking, and it is mostly hydroponically grown. Because it needs no extra care, it is called a "lazy person's plant". The growth temperature of water-grown plants is 5°C-30°C, within which they can all grow normally. Generally change the water once every half a month, and each time add one or two drops of nutrient solution specially for hydroponic plants.

Golden pothos

Golden pothos is a very affordable water-grown plant, generally priced at around 10-25 yuan. This plant can be grown in soil or hydroponically. After buying it home, pull the plant out and put it in water and it can survive; it is evergreen all year round and can grow well without frequent care.

Pennywort

Pennywort is especially popular because it resembles a copper coin and carries an auspicious meaning. It is also a plant that can grow both in water and on land. It likes warm and humid conditions; for cultivation, a spot with half-day sun or shade is best, and direct sunlight should be avoided. It is not strict about water quality and can be cultivated in freshwater with lower hardness; no special care is needed, and as long as it is given enough sunlight and water, it can grow very well.

Spider plant

Spider plant can absorb harmful gases indoors such as carbon monoxide and nitrogen peroxide. This plant can also grow both in water and on land. A hydroponically grown spider plant, if managed properly, can maintain its ornamental value for two to three years. It has no special requirements for water quality; ordinary tap water left standing for 2 days can be used.

Ivy

Ivy can absorb the toxic substance benzene, and also has an adsorption effect on fine dust particles in the air. It likes shade; even in an environment without sunlight all year round, it can still grow very well. It is a very easy-to-raise water-grown plant. There are many kinds of ivy; when hydroponically growing ivy, attention should be paid to protecting the root system, and it should be straightened out as much as possible so that most of all the roots can be immersed in water.

Hyacinth

Raise the hyacinth in a specially made glass bottle shaped like a gourd; the bulb body should not touch the water, and it is enough to ensure the roots are soaked in water. Place the hyacinth in a cool, dark, well-ventilated spot, keep the temperature at 9°C to 13°C, and check once a week to see whether water needs to be added.

Lucky bamboo

Lucky bamboo has strong vitality and likes shade and humidity, so besides potting, hydroponics is also a common cultivation method. Take out soil-grown lucky bamboo, remove the bottom leaves, cut the bottom of the stem into a smooth diagonal shape, then soak it in a bottle, and it can take root after more than ten days. Generally add nutrient solution once a week, one or two drops each time.

Alocasia

Alocasia is emerald green all year round, and the plant height can reach more than 1 meter; this water-grown plant has high ornamental value. For hydroponic alocasia, change the water about once every 7 days in summer, and about once every 10-15 days in winter; each time you change the water, just add a few drops of nutrient solution specially for hydroponic flowers. To prevent the leaves from drying out, in daily care, spray the leaf surfaces with clean water to keep them moist.