Pennywort grows too fast and you don't want to grow it hydroponically anymore? Here's how to switch it to another growing method
If you don't want to grow pennywort hydroponically anymore, treat it like this and switch to another growing method - it grows way too fast
A gardening friend asked how to convert hydroponic pennywort to a semi-soil semi-water setup?
To be honest, pennywort still grows fast when cultivated in soil. If you've been following me, you should know that Xiao Qi has made several videos about growing pennywort. Grown in pure soil, it produces large and lush leaves.
If you previously grew pennywort hydroponically and want to switch it to semi-soil semi-water cultivation, the best method is to keep only its rhizomes. Cut off all the fine roots on its main stems. Cut the leaves off from the base, then directly switch it to semi-soil semi-water cultivation.
Why treat it this way? Because its roots grown in water aren't necessarily suited to soil. That is, its roots in water can absorb nutrients in water, but when you switch to a semi-water semi-soil growing method, the roots may not be able to absorb much nutrients. With the environment changed, the water-grown roots easily end up rotting. The most reliable approach is to cut off all the roots and leaves and let it regrow roots and leaves. The roots that regrow this way are the ones suited to growing in this cultivation method. Besides, pennywort grows very fast even after cutting off its leaves and roots. In about seven days it can directly put out leaves and roots.
Xiao Qi says it again: if you want your pennywort to grow well, it's best to switch to soil cultivation following the treatment method described above. Soil cultivation is easy to manage and less prone to problems like rotting leaves. You just need to water and fertilize regularly. And the leaves it grows are glossy green with thick, sturdy stems. That's Xiao Qi's view, and I hope it helps you!
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