The correct management method for hydroponic Dracaena reflexa
Potted Dracaena reflexa is widely used in home container growing because of its extremely high ornamental value. Its leaves are elegant and graceful, and it is highly shade-tolerant, making it very suitable for indoor foliage appreciation. Not only that, it can also be enjoyed as a hydroponic plant! Dracaena reflexa has bright leaf color and an elegant plant form, and is very popular, often regarded by plant enthusiasts as an excellent choice for indoor foliage, especially for hydroponic growing. So, how do you manage hydroponic Dracaena reflexa?
Hydroponic Dracaena reflexa is generally propagated by cutting healthy, sturdy hardwood branches from the mother plant and inserting them into water, and the care method is very simple. First prepare a container of moderate size, then fill the container with clean water, and insert the cut healthy branches into the container. Next, all you need to do is keep changing the clean water every 2 days until the cuttings develop roots and young shoots. After that, there is no need to change the water so frequently; as long as the water quality in the container is not polluted and no slime is produced at the base of the plant, we only need to top up the water at the right time.
For the management of hydroponic Dracaena reflexa, besides using clean water directly, we can also choose a special nutrient solution for foliage plants for growing it. But when using nutrient solution to grow Dracaena reflexa, generally the nutrient solution can be replaced once a week, which ensures the plant grows in fresh nutrient solution over the long term and can absorb enough nutrients to maintain good growth. So hydroponic Dracaena reflexa is relatively simple, and it can grow well without us giving it special care.
Of course, when growing Dracaena reflexa in water, to prevent the branches from tipping over in the container, it is recommended to choose a bottle-shaped glass container that is wide at the bottom and narrow at the top, so that we can fix some ceramic pellets or other granules at the mouth of the bottle to stabilize the branches. At the same time, it can also make the plant's growth posture more graceful, and the condition of the plant's roots and the water in the container can be seen through the glass bottle. (Author: Xiaoshu 2017-08-16 22:51)