Can calla lilies be grown hydroponically? Actually, both soil culture and hydroponics work

Many households that grow calla lilies use the soil culture method, choosing sandy and acidic soil with good ventilation and drainage, combined with an appropriate amount of garden soil and rotten leaves, adding a small amount of organic fertilizer, and placing it into the calla lily. . In an environment that avoids glare, with moderate temperature and semi-shade, water according to soil dryness, dilute the fertilizer, actively control pests and diseases, cultivate patiently, and finally grow fresh, elegant, noble and beautiful calla lilies.

What if you want to cultivate calla lilies through hydroponics?

For domestic hydroponic calla lilies, there are usually short and compact white plants, red-flowered calla lilies, and silver calla lilies. For the purpose of large plants, tall green-stemmed or yellow calla lilies can be used. The management of hydroponic calla lilies is relatively simple, mainly removing yellow leaves and some outer leaves. The purpose of stripping the leaves is to avoid crowding of the leaves, which would affect lighting and ventilation, and to let the flower stalks extend out.

The preparation of the hydroponic nutrient solution is an extremely important part of hydroponic calla lilies. The following nutrient solution formula can be used: 800g calcium nitrate, 210g potassium dihydrogen phosphate, 250g magnesium sulfate, 500g potassium nitrate, 30g ammonium nitrate. 10g ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid iron salt, 2g manganese sulfate, 1g zinc sulfate, 1.3g boric acid, 0.15g copper sulfate, and 0.1g ammonium molybdate.

Throughout the entire growth period of the calla lily, the supply of nutrient solution is mainly determined according to weather conditions and the size of the plant. Usually, the liquid is supplied 2 to 3 times a day to ensure the humidity of the culture substrate, and the pH value of the nutrient solution is controlled between 5.6 and 6.5.

Calla lilies growing and flowering need fresh air. Calla lilies are very sensitive to soot and toxic gases, so hydroponic calla lilies must be kept away from the kitchen to avoid smoke pollution. During the growing season of the calla lily, you need plenty of sunlight, so in winter you should let it bask in the sun as much as possible.

Second, when hydroponically growing calla lilies, attention should be paid to air circulation. If ventilation is poor and the temperature is higher than the natural temperature, pests such as powdery mildew, aphids, and leaf rollers will appear. If pests and diseases are found, kill them with 1500-2000 times omethoate.

The hydroponic culture of calla lilies is basically an oxygen-deficient culture, so zero pollution must be achieved. If the nutrient solution is contaminated by microorganisms, it will consume the dissolved oxygen in the water. Therefore, keeping the nutrient solution clean and inorganic and maintaining the necessary dissolved oxygen level in the nutrient solution are key for hydroponic calla lilies.

Conclusion: Calla lily is a hydroponic plant. Its hydroponic process is relatively simple. The key is the preparation of the hydroponic nutrient solution and the variable control and pest protection during the hydroponic process. As long as you always take good care of it with patience, you will eventually see the growth of the calla lily, full of fun, waiting for you to experience.