10 of the Easiest hydroponic plants to grow, summarized from an old flower grower's experience

Growing Techniques Jan 1, 1970 0 views

Hydroponics is a new type of indoor soilless plant cultivation method. Its core is to fix the plant rhizome in a planting basket and let the root system grow naturally into the plant nutrient solution. This nutrient solution can replace natural soil to provide the plant with water, nutrients, temperature and other growth factors, enabling the plant to grow normally and complete its entire life cycle. Now let us take a look at the complete list of the 10 easiest hydroponic plants to keep alive!

Lucky bamboo

Lucky bamboo is a very easy-to-grow hydroponic plant. It likes shady, humid and high-temperature conditions, tolerates waterlogging, has strong fertilizer tolerance and strong cold resistance, and likes semi-shaded environments. It is suitable for growing in well-drained sandy soil or semi-muddy sand and alluvial clay. It likes warm environments, with a suitable temperature of 18-24°C, and can grow all year round. Below 13°C, the plant goes dormant and stops growing. When the temperature is too low, due to insufficient water absorption by the root system, yellow-brown patches will appear on the leaf tips and leaf margins. The minimum overwintering temperature should be above 10°C. It is not strict about light and is suitable for growing in bright, scattered light. Too strong light or exposure to the sun can cause leaves to turn yellow, fade green, and grow slowly.

Spider plant

Spider plant likes warm, humid and semi-shaded environments. It has strong adaptability, is relatively drought-tolerant, and is not very cold-tolerant. It is not particular about soil and grows better in well-drained, loose and fertile sandy soil. It is not strict about light and generally grows well under medium light conditions, and also tolerates weak light. The optimum growth temperature is 15-25°C, and the overwintering temperature is 5°C. It grows fastest at 20-24°C and easily produces stolons. Above 30°C it stops growing, and the leaves often turn yellow and dry at the tips. If the indoor temperature is kept above 12°C in winter, the plant can grow normally and produce leaves and flowers. If the temperature is too low, growth slows or it goes dormant, and below 5°C it is prone to cold damage.

Pothos

Pothos is a beautiful flowering plant very suitable for indoor cultivation. It is a shade-loving plant that likes scattered light and is relatively shade-tolerant. It survives as soon as it meets water, and because of its tenacious vitality it is called the “flower of life.” Its trailing green branches and leaves are very easy to satisfy. When grown indoors, whether potted or with a few stems cut for hydroponics, it can grow well. It can be allowed to climb on a cylinder made of palm fiber, or cultivated into a hanging form and placed in a study or on a windowsill, or simply kept as a potted plant.

Ivy

Ivy is very suitable for indoor and outdoor cultivation and has strong adaptability to the environment. It likes relatively cool climates and has strong cold resistance. It dislikes high-temperature, stuffy environments, and growth stalls when the temperature is above 30°C. It is not strict about light and can grow and develop in direct sunlight or in indoor conditions with insufficient light. A classic shade-loving plant, it can grow normally even in very weak light, and can also grow in environments with sufficient light. It is suitable for growing in warm and humid environments and is afraid of cold. It is simple to grow in water and has strong vitality.

Hyacinth

Hyacinth likes sunlight and tolerates cold. It is suitable for growing in cool, humid environments and loose, fertile sandy soil, and dislikes waterlogging. It likes warm and humid winters, cool and slightly dry summers, and sunny or semi-shaded environments. It likes fertilizer and is suitable for fertile, well-drained sandy loam. It can be planted in the ground, in pots, or in water. During growth, the root system grows best when the bulb is at a low temperature of 2-6°C, the suitable temperature for bud sprouting is 5-10°C, the suitable temperature for leaf growth is 5-12°C, the most favorable period for budding and flowering is 15-18°C, the storage temperature for bulbs is 20-28°C, 25°C is most ideal for flower bud differentiation, and it can tolerate short periods of frost.

Alocasia

Alocasia, also known as giant taro and taro, is a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant. The soil-grown plant can be converted into a hydroponic plant by the root-washing method. When washing the roots, they should be cleaned carefully, and the tubers and root system should as far as possible not be damaged. At the same time, rotten roots and aged root systems should be cut off. If the tuber has no roots, it should first be placed in a shaded place to dry for 2-3 days, and after the wound has dried it can be immersed in water. After 2-3 days, new roots can be seen emerging. In the early stage of hydroponics, the water should be changed once every 2-3 days, and the water depth should be suitable for submerging 2/3 of the root system. After a week, new roots can grow. After 3 weeks, once the hydroponic plant has adapted to the hydroponic environment, it can be changed to nutrient solution cultivation.

Water hyacinth

Water hyacinth, also known as water hyacinth, water lettuce, and water hyacinth, likes warm, humid and sunny environments and has strong adaptability. The suitable water temperature is 18-23°C. It can also grow above 35°C. It stops growing when the air temperature is below 10°C and has a certain degree of cold tolerance. It likes to grow in shallow water and can also grow in water bodies with slow flow, drifting with the water. It reproduces quickly. After flowering, the flower stem bends into the water to grow, and the ovary develops and expands in the water.

Pennywort

Pennywort has round leaves with wavy edges and long stems, and blooms small yellow-green flowers in summer and autumn. It likes warm and humid conditions. The best cultivation location is half-day sunlight or shade, and it dislikes direct sunlight. It is not particular about the growing medium, but soft, well-drained growing medium is best, or it can be grown directly in water. The optimum water temperature is 22-28°C. It is shade-tolerant, moisture-tolerant, slightly drought-tolerant, highly adaptable, vigorous, easy to plant, and reproduces quickly. It can grow both in water and on land.

Asparagus fern

Asparagus fern likes warm, humid and semi-shaded, ventilated environments. In winter it is not tolerant of severe cold or drought, and too much water should not be given or the roots will rot. In summer it dislikes direct sunlight. It is best cultivated in loose, fertile, well-drained sandy loam rich in humus. It is advisable to keep the indoor temperature between 12-18°C. Above 20°C, ventilation is needed to dissipate heat. The optimum growth temperature is 15-25°C, and the overwintering temperature is 5°C. It grows in mountains and fields and is also cultivated in gardens.

Lotus

Lotus is an aquatic plant. It likes relatively stable, calm shallow water, lakes, marshes, and ponds. Its water requirement depends on the variety. Large varieties such as ancient lotus and red thousand-petal lotus require relatively deeper water, but the water level must not exceed 1.7 m. Small and medium varieties are only suitable for water depths of 20-60 cm. At the same time, lotus is very sensitive to water loss. In summer, if it is not watered for just 3 hours, the lotus leaves planted in a water jar will wilt. If watering is stopped for one day, the edges of the lotus leaves will scorch and the flower buds will wither back. Lotus also very much likes light, and during the growth period it needs a full-light environment. It is extremely shade-intolerant, and when grown in semi-shade it will show a strong tendency to lean toward light.

Greening maintenance methods: an old flower grower teaches you 4 tips for caring for peace lily

Peace lily is a plant very popular in modern homes. Peace lily can not only bring fresh air to the home, but also promote good feng shui. Peace lily has relatively high requirements for soil and temperature, so it is not easy to cultivate. Peace lily can be grown not only in soil but also in water. Below, the editor mainly shares a few methods and precautions for soil cultivation of peace lily!

1. It likes warm, humid and semi-shaded environments. Direct sunlight must be avoided, and it is afraid of cold. It dislikes heavy clay soil and is suitable for sandy loam rich in humus. In late autumn and winter, the amount of watering should be reduced, and it is enough to keep the potting soil slightly moist.

2. Peace lily is relatively shade-tolerant. As long as there is about 60% scattered light, its growth needs can be met, so it can be kept year-round indoors in a place with bright scattered light. In summer, 60%-70% of sunlight can be blocked. Strong direct light must be avoided, otherwise the leaves will turn yellow, and in severe cases sunscald will occur.

3. When planting peace lily, add a small amount of organic fertilizer as base fertilizer. During the growth period, the potting soil should often be kept moist, but excessive watering should be avoided. If the potting soil remains wet for a long time, it is prone to root rot and the plant turning yellow and withered.

4. During the growth period, peace lily is the most welcome to pests, so acaricides specifically for mites should be sprayed regularly for control, such as dicofol, hexythiazox, pyridaben, etc.

An old flower grower teaches you 4 tips for caring for peace lily

China Landscape Web news on March 15: Peace lily is a plant very popular in modern homes. Peace lily can not only bring fresh air to the home, but also promote good feng shui. Peace lily has relatively high requirements for soil and temperature, so it is not easy to cultivate. Peace lily can be grown not only in soil but also in water. Below, the editor mainly shares a few methods and precautions for soil cultivation of peace lily!