Can Sedum 'Golden Baby' (Qianfoshou) succulents be grown hydroponically? Hydroponic method and precautions

1. The container used for hydroponics

The container for hydroponically growing Sedum 'Golden Baby' should be moderate in size, preferably made of transparent glass. Using a glass container for hydroponics lets you admire the growth of its branches, leaves, roots and stems, and at the same time observe its condition during growth, so that if anything happens you can know about it right away. You can also constantly observe changes in water quality and water volume, whether you need to change the water, whether you need to add water, which is something a flower pot cannot achieve.

2. How much of the root and stem should go into the water

Whether it is Sedum 'Golden Baby' or other succulent varieties, they all must avoid excess water. I think the main reason is that when growing in soil, added water makes the soil airtight and causes oxygen deficiency in the root system, which is exactly why more and more people like granular soil. So what should you pay attention to when growing Sedum 'Golden Baby' directly in water? Mainly these two points: 1. The root portion entering the water should be one third of the root length; 2. After the root and stem enter the water, make sure there is a gap between the Sedum 'Golden Baby' and the bottle mouth, so that air can circulate and it will not suffocate.

3. How to supplement nutrients

You must understand one fact: the nutrients in water are absolutely not comparable to those in soil. For Sedum 'Golden Baby' to grow vigorously, nutrients are essential. This is actually not difficult at all. You can absolutely learn how to make nutrient solution online, or simply soak nutrient soil directly in water, and wait until the nutrients in the soil are diluted by the water to become nutrient solution; I rather suggest directly buying hydroponic nutrient solution online. But remember to dilute it before adding it to the water, otherwise it is easy to cause root burn.

Alright, that is all for the introduction to the hydroponic method for Sedum 'Golden Baby'. During this process, the editor kept thinking about one question: do succulents really dislike water? I think not. Their growth cannot be separated from water; you just need to pay attention to the methods, and you can likewise cultivate a Sedum 'Golden Baby' full of branches, plump and lovely.