The entrepreneurial story of a skilled flower grower who turned soil-grown plants into hydroponic plants

Changing the habits of flowers originally grown in soil and moving them to grow in water is truly heard of for the first time in Rizhao. On the afternoon of November 9, the reporter came to the Yingbin Road Flower Market in Rizhao City, Shandong Province, to see how Old Chen here applied this “special skill” to the flower business he runs.

What kind of technique can make plants that could originally only grow in soil grow in water and look even more beautiful? “These were all carefully cultivated by me. First, all the old roots of the plant are removed, then they are placed in my specially made nutrient solution to grow new roots. At this point the plant has developed the habit of growing in water, and then it can be moved into a glass flowerpot to grow in water,” said Old Chen, the flower grower. Old Chen has been learning to grow flowers in water for almost a year, and currently in Rizhao, not many people know this technique. This technique looks very simple, but it is very troublesome to do, and even the pebbles in the glass jar involve a lot of knowledge. Old Chen said that the pebbles were picked from stones by the seaside. They look very clean, but in fact they contain components of seawater. Every pebble placed in the flower-growing glass jar must first be soaked in clean water for three or four months, until all the seawater components are soaked out, before it can be placed together with the flowers.

In this not particularly large shop, the reporter saw dozens of hydroponic plants such as clivia, kalanchoe, and snake plant. The roots of these plants are soaked in glass jars, with pebbles placed on top. They are very beautiful, and a larger one can sell for more than two thousand yuan. Watching Old Chen carefully caring for these plants is like carefully tending newborn babies, and these are all his “money trees.”

What are the benefits of peace lily, and how to grow it hydroponically?

The peace lily is also called “smooth sailing,” and just from the name you can tell its symbolic meaning~

Its leaves are emerald green, and the flower consists of a white bract and a yellow-white spadix. The pure white spathe is very fresh and elegant.

[Benefits]

An expert at filtering indoor exhaust gases, it has certain effects against ammonia, acetone, benzene, and formaldehyde.

Hydroponic peace lilies are often called “lazy person's flowers” because they save trouble and are convenient, and daily care is very easy.

If it is summer, change the water for the peace lily about once every 7 days; in winter, it can be delayed by three to five days. Each time you change the water, add some nutrient solution, so as to ensure the peace lily grows healthily and normally.

Hydroponic plants can also develop dry leaves, so in daily care, you should also spray the leaf surfaces with clean water to keep them moist. It is best to spray foliar fertilizer once a week to ensure the peace lily keeps growing well.

A grand review of radiation-resistant plant rankings: the strongest air-purifying experts

Modern people face computers at work every day, face mobile phones for entertainment after work, and watch TV dramas while relaxing. Every moment everyone is exposed to the radiation of electronic devices. Although the amount of this radiation is not large, over time radiation will cause harm to the body. How should we deal with it?

Radiation-resistant plants can absorb radiation from the environment and reduce the harm radiation does to the human body. In addition, these radiation-resistant plants can also produce oxygen through photosynthesis, absorb carbon dioxide and some other gases that pollute the environment, and let people, even in an “urban forest,” breathe green freshness.

The best choices for radiation-resistant plants

Radiation-resistant plants refer to plants that can absorb computer radiation. Plants such as golden ball cactus, cactus, Christmas cactus, and night-blooming cereus can resist radiation and absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen.

Through photosynthesis, green plants have the effect of absorbing harmful gases, are easy to absorb and break down electromagnetic field radiation toxins in the surrounding environment, reduce indoor and outdoor pollution, and benefit human health.

Cactus or golden ball cactus is an excellent flower variety for courtyard greening and beautification. Although they are covered with thorns, their appearance is very beautiful. They can be processed for medicinal use and eaten, and they also have the “special function” of absorbing electromagnetic wave radiation and reducing the harm computers do to human health.

Radiation-resistant plants include: cacti, gemstone plants, sedum, and other succulents.

Golden ball cactus

The golden ball cactus is a plant whose stem, leaves, and flowers all have relatively high ornamental value. Traditional golden ball cacti are planted in deserts, and hydroponic golden ball cacti cultivated through plant aquatic mutagenesis technology allow you to appreciate both its white tender roots and the cute little fish swimming among the roots. It is truly pleasing to the eye. It is an artistic masterpiece among hydroponic flowers.

Christmas cactus



The Christmas cactus is usually grown in pots for ornament. It has a long flowering period and can be placed indoors or hung up. It has a full plant shape and abundant, brightly colored flowers, and it blooms around the Spring Festival, making it a rare indoor ornamental flower.

Cactus

Cacti and succulents have another name: “lazy person's plants.” This type of plant requires no excessive care and attention for cultivation, and hydroponic golden ball cacti are especially easy to maintain. Because cacti grow in places with very strong sunlight, their ability to resist ultraviolet and other radiation is particularly strong.

Because hydroponic golden ball cacti are clean, environmentally friendly, and odorless. If you place one or two pots of hydroponic cacti beside your computer, it can help the human body absorb as little as possible of the radiation released by the computer.

Because cacti  grow in places with very strong sunlight, their ability to absorb radiation is particularly strong.

Weeping fig

This type of plant shows many excellent characteristics. It can increase the humidity of a room, which is good for our skin and breathing. At the same time, it can also absorb formaldehyde, xylene, and ammonia and purify turbid air.

In addition, the small leaves of the weeping fig make it a beautiful decoration in a room, and it is often used by interior designers to create a cheerful atmosphere.

Golden pothos

Through a process similar to photosynthesis, it can break down toxic substances released from fabrics, walls, and smoke into substances of its own.

The beautiful heart-shaped leaves of golden pothos have a unique decorative quality, especially when it trails outside a hanging pot.

Dragon tree

Its charming appearance and ability to adapt to the dim and dry environment of offices make it popular among interior designers. As long as you give it a little care, it can grow for a long time and bring high-quality air.

In inhibiting harmful substances, it is hard for other plants to compare with the dragon tree. Its leaves and roots can absorb xylene, toluene, trichloroethylene, benzene, and formaldehyde and break them down into non-toxic substances.

Night-blooming cereus

A climbing shrub, plant height 3-6 cm, stems three-angled and columnar, much branched, with wavy edges, becoming angular after growing, with small depressions, bearing 1-3 inconspicuous small spines, with aerial roots.

Flowers large, sepals united at the base into a long tube, with linear-lanceolate large scales, the outer part of the flower yellow-green, the inner part white, flowering in summer, opening at night, for a very short time, fragrant.

In addition to the above radiation-resistant plants, you can also choose some air-purifying plants. The following 6 plants are masters of air purification:

First place  spider plant

The spider plant, fresh and green in all four seasons, is an “expert” at absorbing pollution. “Grow spider plants at home, and pollution ghosts tremble with fear.” People in southern Fujian, Taiwan, China, and other places have given high praise to its pollution-absorbing ability.

One pot of spider plant in a room of 8 to 10 square meters is equivalent to an air purifier. It can kill 80% of harmful substances in a room within 24 hours and absorb 86% of formaldehyde.

Second place  snake plant

Snake plant, also known as mother-in-law's tongue, is a plant in the Liliaceae family. It smells sweet and elegantly fragrant. It has strong adaptability to the environment and is a tenacious plant.

The snake plant can be called the “pollution-control expert” of the home. One pot of snake plant can absorb more than 80% of various harmful gases in a room of about 10 square meters, and two pots of snake plant can completely purify the air in an ordinary room.

During the day, the snake plant can also release a large amount of oxygen, and its ability to absorb radiation is also very strong. Placing one beautifully beside a computer will absolutely make you feel a hundred times more comfortable!

Third place  aloe

As the saying goes, “Spider plant and aloe are strong hands; formaldehyde is so scared it hides away.” Under 24-hour lighting, it can eliminate 90% of the formaldehyde contained in 1 cubic meter of air.

Its flesh contains gelatinous crude fiber and can moisten the intestines, detoxify, and absorb harmful substances in the intestines to be excreted with stool.

Also precisely because it has this function, it can absorb all radioactive substances. Placing it beside a computer is very beneficial. In addition, it is a tropical plant and drought-tolerant, so it is best for lazy people to grow. It is no problem not to water it for eight or ten days.

Fourth place, English ivy

One pot of English ivy can eliminate 90% of the benzene in a room of 8 to 10 square meters, deal with bacteria and other harmful substances brought in from outdoors, and can even absorb dust that is difficult for even a vacuum cleaner to pick up.

Fifth place, agave

In a room of about 10 square meters, agave can eliminate 70% of benzene, 50% of formaldehyde, and 24% of trichloroethylene.

Sixth place, pothos

This most common plant is not only easy to grow, but can also beautify the environment and purify the air. It is also an excellent choice for radiation protection. It can also inhibit the xylene and toluene released from computer monitors and printers.

   The above is the editor's introduction. I hope it can help you!