The 20 best flowers for hydroponics, each bloom lasts for months

I remember a "hardcore" fan who used to come to Huahua all the time to complain about how hard flowers are to grow, how they run into problems at the drop of a hat, and how killing them off was a daily occurrence. But lately she rarely shows up to complain. When we got to chatting, I found out that any flower she can't grow well just goes in water and thrives. Nothing simpler!

Pothos tossed in a fish tank grows like crazy and climbs the wall unstoppably

With a potted pothos you buy, it's hard to get watering just right. Water too little and the leaves go dry and yellow, water too much and they rot black. Just toss it in a bottle of water instead. Grow it hydroponically for years and you never have to worry!

Hydroponic tips:

1. When you first start growing hydroponically, change the water fairly often, about once every 3 days with clean water. After half a month, once it has adapted, changing the water every 7-10 days is fine;

2. Hydroponic plants need regular nutrient supplements. Growing them in a fish tank or adding vitamin B both work. Not only do they grow fast, the leaves won't turn yellow either.

Hydroponic gardenia: leaves stay glossy green and it still blooms

The gardenia that always drops yellow leaves and buds is no trouble at all in water. Its leaves stay glossy green, its blooms are big, and it has tons of buds. Every gardener who has tried it says it's great!

Hydroponic tips:

1. For a hydroponic gardenia, the water is best left to sit for a few days first if it's tap water, to lower the alkalinity a bit;

2. Put a few rusty iron nails or iron pieces in the hydroponic bottle to give the gardenia iron and reduce yellow leaves.

Stick a succulent in water and it plumps right back up

A succulent that grew scraggly over summer can be beheaded and put in a yogurt bottle to grow hydroponically. It immediately grows plump and juicy, even prettier than in a flowerpot!

Hydroponic tips:

1. When growing hydroponically, don't let the water level get too high. Best to keep it 1-2 cm from the succulent's leaves. Leaves sitting in water rot easily;

2. Hydroponic plants should go in a bright spot with plenty of sunlight to prevent leggy growth.

A bowl of water for spider plant and the leaf tips stop drying out

If your spider plant won't plump up and its leaf tips dry out easily, hurry up and try growing it hydroponically. Less hassle, fast results, twice the payoff for half the effort!

(Image from Weibo gardener @Kajiu)

Hydroponic tips:

1. In the early hydroponic stage, change the clean water every 3 days. After half a month, change it every 7-10 days. You can add 5-10 ml of beer as a nutrient boost;

2. Best to put it somewhere with good airflow at home, like on top of a cabinet or on top of an appliance.

Kalanchoe can grow hydroponically too, and it's not too late to start now

Kalanchoe is easy to grow, but it goes black and rotten at the drop of a hat and loves to grow leggy. Just cut it and toss it in a bottle of water. It roots like crazy, and you never have to worry about black rot again.

(Image from Weibo gardener @A Goat Horn Scallion)

Hydroponic tips:

1. Pick a narrow-necked bottle and just change the clean water once a week;

2. Before and after the flowering period, spray a little monopotassium phosphate on the leaves, once every half a month, and you'll have no worries about blooming.

Peace lily blooms more on schedule after going hydroponic

Many gardeners think the peace lily is delicate, but it's actually not hard at all to grow hydroponically. Its leaves turn glossy and shiny, and it blooms much more smoothly too.

Hydroponic tips:

1. When growing hydroponically, put it somewhere at home with indirect light. Since the leaves are big, it's best to put some small stones in the bottle to balance it;

2. No need to change the water too often, once every 1-2 weeks. When you change it, carefully clean the roots.

Hydroponic lucky bamboo: no problem for ten or eight years

Lucky bamboo, which everyone grows hydroponically, will be fine for ten or eight years if grown well, with not a single yellow or withered leaf. Can you grow it that well?

Hydroponic tips:

1. For hydroponic lucky bamboo, always keep a rusty iron nail on hand to supply iron and prevent yellow leaves;

2. For one that's just been started in water, add a little rooting powder or vitamin B12 to speed up rooting.

If your money tree won't grow well, hurry up and grow it hydroponically

A money tree that never grows well is better off grown hydroponically. Cut off the rotten part, and even if only a stub of wood is left, you can put it in water to induce rooting!

Hydroponic tips:

1. The water level doesn't need to be too high - no need to submerge the stem. The water vapor alone is enough to root it;

2. The spot where you place it must be well ventilated, or put it somewhere higher up where air circulates well.

Hydroponic dendrobium is so easy

Gardeners who love dendrobium but don't know how to grow it can just toss it in a basin of water. No need to fuss over misting it daily to keep it moist. Even a lazy person can grow a pot full of blooms.

Hydroponic tips:

1. Give it plenty of water in the bottle, best to keep it above 2/3 full;

2. Best to keep hydroponic dendrobium in a cool, shady spot. Dendrobium likes shade, and too much light won't do.

After going hydroponic, the clivia pushes out big white roots like crazy

Clivia can grow hydroponically too, and you never have to worry about root rot again. Look at those big white roots, it really makes you itch to try it!

Hydroponic tips:

1. Use a bottle with a wide belly for hydroponics. Too small and it easily crushes the roots;

2. Don't change the water too often, once every 1-2 weeks. When you change it, clean the roots too and keep things hygienic.

When mint looks too ugly, hydroponics transforms it

Mint looks ugly every autumn. You can trim it and grow it hydroponically. In less than a week new leaves sprout and it's born again!

Hydroponic tips:

1. Put hydroponic mint somewhere at home with good light to prevent leggy growth;

2. If you see branches growing crooked, you can trim them off and they'll sprout again. Pinch it back often and it grows even fuller.

Guzmania in water: red blooms and green leaves

The guzmania you usually see is planted in a pot, but it can actually grow in a bottle of water too. Try it if you don't believe me - it'll definitely be prettier than in soil.

Hydroponic tips:

1. Best to choose a short, stout pot, which suits the leaves spreading outward. You can put some stones in the pot to hold it steady;

2. Guzmania has a long flowering period and needs nutrient supplements. You can keep a few small fish in the bottle to continuously supply organic nutrients.

Toss pennywort in a water pit and be very careful

Pennywort loves water. In soil it grows slowly, but in water it grows like crazy into a big patch. Huahua reminds you, never toss it into outdoor water edges - it could cause a "biological invasion"!

Hydroponic tips:

1. Hydroponic pennywort needs almost no care. Best to give it a hard trim once every half a year to keep it growing glossy green and lush;

2. Let it get plenty of rain. You can also usually water it with aquarium water. With enough nutrients its leaves can grow very big.

Give aloe a bottle of water and it grows even faster

Aloe is another lazy-person plant that can grow hydroponically. If you think it grows too slowly, try growing it in a small bottle of water. Not only does it grow faster, it gets through winter with no trouble too.

Hydroponic tips:

1. Don't fill the water too full - enough to cover 2/3 of the root system is fine;

2. Be sure to put it in a spot with good light to prevent leggy growth.

Even cactus can grow hydroponically, so don't say you can't grow it well

Cactus is actually the easiest to grow hydroponically. Just a little water is enough - it survives on the "water vapor" alone!

Hydroponic tips:

1. No need for much water, and never let it soak the body of the cactus;

2. Give it plenty of sun to prevent leggy growth, and don't let it get rained on to avoid black rot.

Wax begonia grown in water blooms even more vigorously

Wax begonia is also easy to kill with overwatering. Gardeners who find it a hassle can grow it hydroponically - it blooms without any fuss.

Hydroponic tips:

1. Change the water once every 5-7 days, and rinse the container when you do;

2. Add nutrient solution once a month to ensure normal blooming.

A glass of water for tulips makes the blooming period long and lasting

Bulb flowers like tulips, the "garlic"-type ones, can all grow hydroponically. You don't even need a flowerpot, and the blooming period lasts much longer.

Hydroponic tips:

1. Let the water sit in the sun for a few days before use, then change it once every 1-2 weeks after soaking;

2. Add a little nutrient solution 1 month after planting to help it bloom.

Hydroponic amaryllis saves you the cost of potting soil

Amaryllis, with its super-long blooming period and fairly large bulbs, takes up space in a pot. Better to grow it hydroponically - it doesn't affect the blooming at all!

Hydroponic tips:

1. Before growing hydroponically, remove the shriveled roots first. Don't add too much water - covering 1/2 of the bulb is enough;

2. During the hydroponic period, change the water once every 3-5 days, and it's best to let the water sit out beforehand. Gardeners who can, may add nutrient solution once a month.

Hydroponic hyacinth: anyone can do it

The colorful hyacinth is the most popular flower of the second half of the year. You can grow it at home or in the office, and one glass of water does the trick.

Hydroponic tips:

1. When growing hydroponically, don't pour in too much water. Change it about once every 5 days and keep the bottle clean;

2. After the hyacinth blooms, cut off the flower stalk, leaves and roots, then dry and store the bulb. You can plant it again next year.

Hydroponic narcissus: a must this winter

Narcissus, also a "garlic head," can grow hydroponically too. Grow a whole bunch in one dish, all blooming in neat unison.

Hydroponic tips:

1. For hydroponic narcissus, use a shallower container and just set the "garlic heads" on top. Water covering 1/2 of the bulb is enough;

2. Winter temperatures are low. You can stuff some toilet paper into the container to keep it warm and moist, so the bulbs don't get damaged by the cold.

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