Throw pothos and pennywort into water, and they grow into 5-meter-long green vines
I remember there was once a "hardcore" fan who often came to Huahua to complain about how hard it is to grow flowers, how they always had problems, and killing flowers was a common occurrence. But lately, she rarely comes to complain. When we chatted, I found out that as long as it's a flower that won't grow well, just throw it in water and it will thrive. It couldn't be simpler
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Throw pothos into a fish tank, and it grows like crazy and climbs the wall unstoppably
With a potted pothos you bought, it's hard to get watering just right. Either you water too little and it turns dry and yellow, or you water too much and it develops black rot. Just throw it in a water bottle instead. With water culture, you don't have to worry for years!
Water culture tips:
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When you first start water culture, change the water more frequently, 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;
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Water culture needs regular nutrient supplementation. Keeping it in a fish tank or adding vitamin B both work. Not only does it grow fast, but the leaves won't turn yellow either.
Water-cultured gardenia, with glossy green leaves and blooms as usual
The gardenia that constantly gets yellow leaves and drops buds is stress-free in water culture. Its leaves are glossy green, its flowers are big, and it has tons of buds. Every flower lover who has tried it says it's great!
Water culture tips:
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For water-cultured gardenia, the water is best left to sit for a few days to lower the alkalinity;
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In the water culture bottle, put a few rusty iron nails or iron pieces to supplement iron for the gardenia and reduce yellow leaves.
Stick succulents in water, and they plump right back up
For succulents that grew scraggly in summer, behead them and put them in a yogurt bottle for water culture. They immediately grow plump and juicy, even prettier than in a flower pot!
Water culture tips:
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In water culture, don't let the water level get too high. It's best to keep it 1-2 cm away from the succulent's leaves. Leaves soaking in water rot easily;
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Water culture should be placed in a bright spot with plenty of sunlight to avoid leggy growth.
Spider plant in a bowl of water, and the leaf tips won't dry out
If your spider plant won't grow plump and its tips dry out easily, hurry up and try water culture. It saves effort and works fast, getting twice the result with half the effort!
(Image from Weibo flower lover @Kajiu)
Water culture tips:
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In the early stage of water culture, change the water every 3 days with clean water. After half a month, it's convenient to change it every 7-10 days. You can add 5-10 ml of beer to supplement nutrients;
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It's best to place it in a ventilated spot at home, such as on top of a cabinet, on top of appliances, and so on.
Kalanchoe can also be water-cultured, and it's not too late now
Although kalanchoe is easy to grow, it develops black rot at the drop of a hat and also tends to grow leggy. Just cut it and throw it in a water bottle. It sprouts roots like crazy, and you never have to worry about black rot again.
(Image from Weibo flower lover @A Goat Horn Scallion)
Water culture tips:
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Choose a narrow-necked bottle, and changing the water once a week with clean water is enough;
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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.
After water culture, peace lily blooms even more on schedule
Many flower lovers think the peace lily is delicate, but in fact it's not hard to grow in water culture at all. Its leaves are glossy and shiny, and it blooms much more smoothly too~
Water culture tips:
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In water culture, place it in a spot at home with indirect light. Since the leaves are big, it's best to put some small stones in the bottle to balance it;
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You don't need to change the water too often, once every 1-2 weeks. When changing the water, carefully clean the roots.
Water-cultured lucky bamboo, no problem for ten or eight years
The lucky bamboo that everyone commonly grows in water culture, if grown well, is no problem for ten or eight years, with not a single yellow or withered leaf. Can you grow it well?
Water culture tips:
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For water-cultured lucky bamboo, always keep rusty iron nails on hand to supplement iron and avoid yellow leaves;
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For newly water-cultured ones, add some rooting powder or vitamin B12 to encourage roots.
If your money tree won't grow well, hurry up and put it in water culture
For a money tree that never grows well, you might as well put it in water culture. Cut off the rotten parts. Even if only a stub of wood is left, you can put it in water to induce rooting!
Water culture tips:
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The water level doesn't need to be too high. There's no need to submerge the trunk and branches. It can root just from the water vapor;
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The placement spot must be ventilated, or put it in a higher place with good air circulation.
Water-cultured dendrobium, so easy
Flower lovers who like dendrobium but don't know how to grow it, just throw it in a water basin. No need to worry about misting it every day to keep it moist. Even lazy people can grow a full pot of flowers.
Water culture tips:
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Give the water bottle enough water. It's best to keep it above 2/3 full;
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Water culture is best placed in a cool spot. Dendrobium likes shade, and too strong light won't do.
After water culture, clivia sends out big white roots like crazy
Clivia can also be water-cultured, and you never have to worry about root rot again. Look at these big white roots, it really makes you itch with longing~
Water culture tips:
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Use a bottle with a wide belly for water culture. If it's too small, it easily squashes the roots;
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Don't change the water too frequently, once every 1-2 weeks. When changing the water, also clean the roots to keep things hygienic.
If mint looks too ugly, water culture transforms it completely
Mint looks ugly once autumn comes. You can trim it and put it in water culture. In less than a week, it sprouts new leaves and is reborn!
Water culture tips:
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Place water culture in a spot at home with good light to avoid leggy growth;
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If you come across branches growing crooked, you can prune them off, and they'll sprout again. Pinch it more often and it grows more lush.
Guzmania in water, with red flowers and green leaves
The guzmania everyone commonly sees is planted in pots, but actually it can also be grown in a water bottle. If you don't believe it, try it. It's absolutely prettier than soil planting~
Water culture tips:
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It's best to choose a short, stout pot to grow it, suitable for the leaves to spread outward. You can put some stones in the pot to hold it in place;
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Guzmania has a long flowering period and needs nutrient supplementation. You can keep a few small fish in the bottle, which continuously provide organic nutrients.
Throw pennywort into a water pit, but be very careful
Pennywort loves water. It grows slowly in soil, but in water it grows like crazy into a big patch. Huahua reminds you, never throw it into outdoor waterside spots, as it may cause a "biological invasion"!
Water culture tips:
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Water culture hardly needs any care. It's best to give it a buzz cut once every half a year to keep it growing glossy green and lush;
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Let it get plenty of rain. Usually you can also grow it with aquarium water. With sufficient nutrients, the leaves can grow very big.
Give aloe a bottle of water, and it grows even faster
Aloe is also a lazy-person plant that can be water-cultured. If you think it grows too slowly, get a small bottle and try water culture. Not only does it grow faster, but overwintering is stress-free too.
Water culture tips:
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Don't fill the water too full. Just enough to submerge 2/3 of the roots is fine;
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Be sure to place it in a spot with good light to avoid leggy growth.
Even cactus ball can be water-cultured, you won't fail to grow it
Actually, cactus ball is the easiest to water-culture. Just a little water is enough, and it can survive on the "water vapor"!
Water culture tips:
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Don't use too much water, and never let it soak the ball body;
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Give it plenty of sun to avoid leggy growth, and don't let it get rained on to avoid black rot.
Water-grown wax begonia, blooming even more energetically
Wax begonia is also easily killed by watering. Flower lovers who find it troublesome can try water culture. It blooms just the same without any care.
Water culture tips:
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Change the water once every 5-7 days, and wash the container when changing the water;
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Add nutrient solution once a month to ensure normal blooming.
Tulip in a cup of water, with a long, long flowering period
Bulb flowers like tulips, which are similar to "garlic," can all be water-cultured. You don't even need a flower pot, and the flowering period is much longer.
Water culture tips:
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Let the water sit for a few days before use, and after soaking, change it once every 1-2 weeks;
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One month after planting, add a little nutrient solution to help with blooming.
Water-cultured amaryllis, saving money on potting soil
Amaryllis has a super long flowering period, and its bulbs are fairly big. Planting it in a pot takes up space, so you might as well water-culture it. It doesn't affect the blooming effect at all!
Water culture tips:
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Before water culture, first remove the shriveled roots. Don't add too much water, just enough to cover 1/2 of the bulb;
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During water culture, change the water once every 3-5 days, and it's best to let the water sit beforehand. Flower lovers with the means can add nutrient solution once a month.
Water-cultured hyacinth, anyone can do it
The colorful hyacinth is the most popular flower in the second half of the year. It can be grown at home or in the office, and a cup of water does the trick~
Water culture tips:
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When water-culturing, don't pour in too much water. Change the water about once every 5 days to keep the bottle clean;
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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.
Water-cultured narcissus, a must-have this winter
The narcissus, also a "garlic head," can likewise be water-cultured. Grow a whole bunch in one dish, and they bloom all in neat unison~
Water culture tips:
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To water-culture narcissus, use a shallower container and just set the garlic heads on top. Water that covers 1/2 of the bulb is enough;
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In winter, when temperatures are low, you can stuff some toilet paper into the container to keep it warm and moist, preventing the bulbs from freezing.
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