Hydroponic Methods and Care Management Tips for Philodendron Bipinnatifidum Bonsai

Philodendron bipinnatifidum (horsehead philodendron) is a well-known bonsai material, with leaves that stay green all year round and high ornamental value, mainly because it can purify the air. But the common cultivation method is soil culture; in fact, it can also be grown hydroponically. Below are the detailed hydroponic methods and care management tips for Philodendron bipinnatifidum bonsai.

1. Hydroponic Methods

(1) Method One: Take the suckers that sprout from the base of a soil-grown Philodendron bipinnatifidum, protect the adventitious roots well, rinse with clean water, then plant in a transparent glass container, and add clean water up to 2/3 of the root system. Change the water once every 2-5 days, and in about 1 week, white tender hydroponic roots will grow.

(2) Method Two: Select a smaller soil-grown Philodendron bipinnatifidum, dig out the whole plant, cut off yellow leaves and rotten roots, disinfect with 0.1% potassium permanganate solution for 10min, protect the aerial roots and the original soil-culture roots well, rinse with clean water, then plant in a transparent container, and add clean water up to 2/3 of the root system. Change the water once every 2-3 days. Because of the presence of aerial roots, it can quickly adapt to hydroponic conditions. In about 1 week, hydroponic roots will grow. The picture shows a hydroponic Philodendron bipinnatifidum.

2. Care Guide

(1) Temperature and Light: The suitable growth temperature for Philodendron bipinnatifidum is 18-30°C, and the safe overwintering temperature must be kept above 10°C. When the temperature is above 30°C, ventilation and cooling are needed, and the frequency of misting should be increased. Philodendron bipinnatifidum likes sufficient scattered light and avoids direct sunlight.

(2) Fertilizing: Add nutrient solution when changing the water. To maintain leaf color, spray a 0.1% potassium dihydrogen phosphate diluted solution on the leaves every 10 days. In hot summer weather, frequently spray clean water on the leaves to keep the air humid and also clean the leaf surface.

(3) Changing Water: In the early stage, change the water once every 2-3 days; after water roots grow, changing the water about once every 15 days is enough.

(4) Pest and Disease Control: Hydroponic Philodendron bipinnatifidum has relatively few pests and diseases; common ones are leaf spot disease and scale insect disease. When leaf spot disease occurs, the diseased leaves can be cut off; if the leaves have been completely infected, the leaves can be cut off together with the petioles; for scale insect disease, manual capture is the main method, and observe at any time for eggs to avoid recurrence.

What should be done if Philodendron bipinnatifidum develops root rot?

If most of the roots of Philodendron bipinnatifidum are soaked in water, root rot is very likely to occur. At this time, if the upper part of the roots has not completely rotted, the rotten roots can be cut off, and then it can be replanted in the planting basket. Note that only 1/2 of the roots need to be submerged, and excess leaves should be cut off, keeping only the upper 2 leaves, and cutting the leaves into half-leaves to reduce water transpiration.

The above are the hydroponic methods and management tips for Philodendron bipinnatifidum bonsai, among which the most important are changing water and pest and disease control. You can refer to them.

Cultivation Methods for Hydroponic Philodendron Bipinnatifidum, Hydroponic Management Methods for Philodendron Bipinnatifidum

Other names for Philodendron bipinnatifidum: spring taro, split-leaf philodendron, tree philodendron, little angel Philodendron, and it is a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant. It is relatively tolerant of shade. So what are the cultivation methods for hydroponic Philodendron bipinnatifidum? Let's take a look!

I. Cultivation Methods for Hydroponic Philodendron Bipinnatifidum

1. Remove soil from the roots

The mother plant for hydroponics is best a well-grown, healthy, pest-free plant. Then loosen the potting soil, gently take out the Philodendron bipinnatifidum seedling, shake off all the soil from the roots, rinse the whole plant clean with water, and remove rotten leaves. It must not carry any soil, otherwise bacteria or water pollution may cause root rot in Philodendron bipinnatifidum.

2. Prune the root system

After the plant is rinsed clean, cut the old roots shorter by 2/3-3/4, and also cut off the weak roots, old roots, and dead roots, leaving only new roots.

3. Sterilize and disinfect

After pruning the roots, disinfection is needed. The roots of Philodendron bipinnatifidum can be soaked in a 3% to 5% thiophanate-methyl solution for about ten minutes.

4. Induce water roots

Use rain flower stones to fix the Philodendron bipinnatifidum plant in the planting basket, or use perlite, vermiculite, etc. to fix it. During this process, thread the roots evenly through the bottom holes of the planting basket, and the root system should also be spread out. Then it can be placed in an induction pool to grow. But if we do not have such conditions, we can also make a domestication box ourselves. Choose a plastic bucket about the same size as the planting basket, then put the planting basket in, add water until it reaches the bottom of the planting basket. After that, it can be placed in a shade shed for root induction. Remember to check the water level in the box frequently and also spray water often. In about 10-20 days, new roots will grow, and the induction will be considered successful.

II. Hydroponic Management of Philodendron Bipinnatifidum

1. Temperature and light

Philodendron bipinnatifidum likes a warm environment, preferably kept at 18-30°C, and in winter preferably kept above 5°C. Philodendron bipinnatifidum likes sunlight and is also very shade-tolerant, but in summer avoid direct sunlight and pay attention to ventilation.

2. Nutrient solution

Change the water once a week, and add nutrient solution in proportion at the same time; it can also be used to spray the leaf surface.

Philodendron bipinnatifidum grows quite fast, and after a year it may need a new planting basket and vase. The hydroponic method is introduced here. I hope everyone can succeed with hydroponics.

Hydroponic Methods for Philodendron Bipinnatifidum