Spider Plant and Asparagus Fern Hydroponics: The Hotter It Gets, the Faster They Grow

During the dog days of summer, heat waves roll in, and the plants at home look wilted and listless. Why not try hydroponics? Once the roots soak up enough water, the leaves quickly turn lush and green. Placed indoors, they even look cooling!

How to grow asparagus fern hydroponically?

Asparagus fern (Asparagus setaceus) has extremely high ornamental value. Placed in the living room or study, it purifies the air and adds a scholarly touch. In summer's high temperature and humidity, asparagus fern roots easily in water.

Hydroponic steps

1. Remove the asparagus fern from its mother pot, rinse the roots clean with water, and trim any overly long or rotted roots.

2. Place the asparagus fern in a hydroponic bottle, add maifan stone or pebbles to secure the roots, then add water up to 2/3 of the roots, and keep it in a ventilated spot with indirect light.

3. Change the water every 2~3 days, and new roots will grow in about 5 days. Once the roots multiply, you can add a little nutrient solution as appropriate.

4. Yellow leaves in the early stage of care are normal, so don't worry about them. Once the roots stabilize, the leaves will naturally turn green again.

How to grow spider plant hydroponically?

Spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum) is a little expert at absorbing formaldehyde. It grows slowly in summer and easily turns yellow with dry tips. Why not grow it hydroponically indoors? It's clean and hygienic, and it purifies the environment too.

Hydroponic steps

1. Remove the soil-grown spider plant from its mother pot, rinse the roots clean with fresh water, and cut off any rotted roots.

2. Pour half a bottle of water into a hydroponic bottle, put the prepared spider plant in, and add some small stones to secure the plant.

3. Place the spider plant on a bright windowsill, change the water every 3~5 days, and in about 10 days it will grow tender white new roots.

4. If gardeners find this too troublesome, you can simply cut a young shoot with aerial roots from the spider plant's stolon, insert it into water, and within a few days it will grow tender white roots!

How to grow pennywort hydroponically?

Pennywort (Hydrocotyle vulgaris) loves water and light. In summer, whether grown hydroponically, in soil, or semi-hydroponically with soil, it will grow very well!

Hydroponic steps

1. Select pennywort with roots, place it in a prepared container, add stones to secure the roots, then add water until it is 7/10 full.

2. Keep it on a south-facing balcony to ensure sufficient light, change the water every 5 days to prevent mosquitoes and insects.

3. Usually spray water on the leaves more often to keep them moist. If you find leaves turning yellow and rotting, remove them promptly.

4. If you find changing the water troublesome, you can simply use a leak-proof flowerpot, add about 3cm of soil, place the pennywort in, firm it with soil, then add water until nearly full, and grow it semi-hydroponically with soil.

How to grow ivy hydroponically?

Ivy (Hedera helix) is highly adaptable to its environment, prefers warmth and humidity, and dislikes high temperatures and dryness. Summer is the best time for hydroponics!

Hydroponic steps

1. Select a one-year-old semi-lignified branch, about 10~15cm long, and keep only a few leaves at the top.

2. Fill a hydroponic bottle half full of water, insert the ivy branch, then keep it in a spot with indirect light, and it will root in about 10 days.

3. Change the water every 2 days to prevent the bottom of the branch from rotting and smelling. After rooting, you can gradually increase the light, but avoid direct strong sunlight.

How to grow money tree hydroponically?

The money tree (Pachira aquatica) we usually see is grown in soil. In fact, the money tree can also be grown hydroponically, and it is easier to care for than soil-grown, with less chance of yellow leaves and root rot!

Hydroponic steps

1. Select a vigorously growing branch, 10~15cm long, keep 2~4 leaves at the top, cut the bottom into a 45-degree diagonal cut, and apply some rooting powder to the cut.

2. Add 1/3 water to a hydroponic bottle, put in the branch, then add some small stones to secure the roots.

3. Before rooting, change the water every 3 days. After rooting, there is no need to change the water; you can periodically add water to the hydroponic bottle. When the weather is too hot, spray water on the leaves.

4. Gardeners can also convert a soil-grown plant to hydroponics: first take it out of the pot, rinse off the soil, trim the roots, then place it in a planting basket, add water, with the bottom of the main trunk about 1cm above the water surface. Keep it ventilated, and it will root in half a month.

Cut a root or branch and stick it in water for a cool summer

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Get hands-on and make a few bottles of hydroponic flowers

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