A Detailed Guide to Growing Tulips in Water
On TV we often see seas of colorful flowers on screen, and those are tulips. As the national flower of the Netherlands, tulips come in a wide variety of cultivars and are famous the world over. So next, what Shuanshuai will introduce in this article is exactly how to grow tulips in water. Come learn along with me!
I. Preparing Materials for Growing Tulips in Water
A hydroponic box, clean water, and nutrient solution. Hydroponic boxes are generally available on the market; it is best to buy one. If you want to grow tulips well, you cannot be careless.
II. How to Grow Tulips in Water
1. Bulb Treatment
All bulb flowers must be disinfected before planting. Put the bulbs into a solution of chlorothalonil diluted with clean water at 800 times, and soak for half an hour.
2. Add Water and Soak the Bulbs
After the bulbs are disinfected with the chlorothalonil solution, take them out and let them dry before placing them into the grooves of the hydroponic box. Add water to the hydroponic box so that the bottom of the bulbs can just touch the water. The bulbs should sit upright in the grooves and must not be tilted.
3. Placing the Box Lid
After putting the bulbs into the hydroponic box, you can put the lid on. While putting the lid on, be sure not to damage the tips of the sprouts. Then place the hydroponic box in an environment with strong light, and keep the ambient temperature at 8-14°C. After 7 days, they will take root and sprout.
4. Seedling Stage Management
After the bulbs sprout, they enter the growth period. At this time they are quite sensitive to water, so we must replenish water promptly to ensure they have enough moisture. Replace the nutrient solution every 3-4 days, and only replace half of it, not all of it. Also pay attention to rotating the box.
5. Budding and Blooming
After some time, the tulips will grow 3-4 leaves and the flower buds will gradually emerge. When fertilizing, we can apply a little more boron, which helps produce flowers with more vivid colors. The temperature should also be kept at 17°C, which is more favorable for the growth of the flower buds.
6. Treatment at Blooming
About a week after the flower buds appear, they will bloom. Once they bloom, move the box to a shaded, sun-blocked environment, which can extend the flowering period. Tulips are easy to grow, and soilless cultivation is very clean and will not dirty the surroundings. However, hydroponically grown bulbs can only be used once. When caring for them, the frequency of changing the water should also be appropriate, and care should be taken to protect the root tissues.
The above is how to grow tulips in water. Did those of you who finished reading learn it? Hurry and give it a try. The hydroponic method is very simple and clean, will not make your home very dirty, and is suitable for growing at home as a potted plant, which can make your room more noble and elegant!