How should tulips be cared for when grown hydroponically at home?
Placing a pot of hydroponic tulips at home can play a very good role in decorating the home. Tulip flowers are elegant and distinctive, and are a good material for flower arranging. Growing tulips in a distinctive hydroponic bottle lets you enjoy the same beauty as flower arranging, and they can also be kept for a long time.
For hydroponic tulips, varieties should be selected according to the needs of the flowering period, so that the tulips' brightness and beauty can be ensured. The next thing is temperature control. From bulb sprouting to flowering, there are 3 management stages, namely the sprouting stage, the vegetative growth stage, and the flowering stage. All three stages must be cared for well.
1. Sprouting stage management: Fill the pot containing the bulbs with water (ordinary household water is fine), so that the roots of the bulbs are immersed in the water. Place the pot in a bright spot indoors (best on a windowsill), keep the room temperature at 13t, and do not let the temperature fluctuate too much. In 4-7 days both roots and shoots will grow, thus entering the vegetative growth stage. Change the water once every three days, and once a week after buds appear.
Tulip home hydroponic method——material preparation
Hydroponic box (sold at flower markets; it is best to buy one), clean water, nutrient solution
Tulip home hydroponic method——tulip hydroponic method
1. Bulb treatment
No matter what bulbous flower you plant, disinfection before planting is essential. Dilute chlorothalonil into an 800-fold solution, put the bulbs in and soak for half an hour.
2. Add water and soak the bulbs
After the bulbs are disinfected, let them dry, then place them into the grooves of the hydroponic box. Add water to the hydroponic box until the bottom of the bulbs can touch the water. Straighten the bulbs, do not let them tilt.
3. Close the lid and place it
After putting the bulbs into the hydroponic box, put the lid on, taking care not to damage the tips of the shoots. Then place the hydroponic box in a sunny spot, keep the temperature at 8°—14°, and in 7 days they will take root and sprout.
4. Seedling stage management
After the bulbs sprout and enter the growth stage, they are quite sensitive to water, so replenish water in time to ensure sufficient moisture. Change the water and nutrient solution once every 3~4 days; do not change all of it, change half at a time. Also pay attention to rotating the pot.
5. Budding and flowering
Before long, the tulips will grow 3—4 leaves, and the flower buds will gradually emerge. When fertilizing, pay attention to applying boron, which helps the flowers be brightly colored and beautiful after blooming. Also raise the temperature to about 17°, which is good for the growth of the flower buds.
6. Flowering treatment
After the flower buds are visible, they will bloom in about a week. After flowering, move the pot to a shaded place away from direct sun, which can prolong the flowering period.
Hydroponic tulips are easy to manage, simple and clean. Soilless cultivation does not easily dirty the environment. But the drawback is that with hydroponics the bulbs can only be used once. Also, do not change the water too frequently during care, and be careful to protect the roots.
How to cultivate and manage hydroponic tulips at home
A netizen asked how to cultivate and manage hydroponic tulips at home. For hydroponic tulips, varieties should be selected according to the needs of the flowering period, so that the tulips' brightness and beauty can be ensured. The next thing is temperature control. From bulb sprouting to flowering, there are 3 management stages, namely the sprouting stage, the vegetative growth stage, and the flowering stage.
1. Sprouting stage management: Fill the pot containing the bulbs with water (ordinary household water is fine), so that the roots of the bulbs are immersed in the water. Place the pot in a bright spot indoors (best on a windowsill), keep the room temperature at 13t, and do not let the temperature fluctuate too much. In 4-7 days both roots and shoots will grow, thus entering the vegetative growth stage. Change the water once every three days, and once a week after buds appear. The relationship between the number of days after planting the bulbs and the number of sprouts is as follows:
Days after planting the bulbs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Number of sprouts 0 0 0 15 28 39 48
2. Vegetative growth stage management: During this period, as the growth amount and growth rate of roots, stems and leaves increase, a large amount of water is needed. Keep the water level in the pot so that the roots are always soaked in water. Keep the growth temperature at 15°C-18°C; the temperature must not be too high, otherwise the plants will grow leggy, with thin and long stems, affecting their appearance. Because plants have phototropism, often rotate the direction of the pot so that the stems can grow upright without leaning. After 2-3 weeks of growth, when the number of leaves reaches 3-4, an oval flower bud will appear at the tip of the stem, and from then on it enters the flowering stage.
3. Flowering stage management: After the buds appear, the temperature can still be kept at i5°C-18°C. In 5-7 days, the flower buds gradually open, and the flowers show bright colors. After the flowers open, the pot can be moved to a cool place indoors, which can prolong the flowering period. Generally, the flowers can remain open for 2-3 weeks.
