Can velvet needles be hydroponically cultured

Although native to South Africa, velvet needles are often domesticated as soil cultivated foliage plants after being introduced into China

Velvet needles can be hydroponically cultured. Compared with soil culture, hydroponics is more convenient for management because it reduces the cumbersome steps of watering and fertilization

In spring, 10-15cm long branches are cut and inserted into water or sand. After 2-3 weeks of rooting, they are transferred to glass bottles for culture

Key points of velvet needle hydroponic culture: plant size

Velvet needle soil culture is easy to burst, and so is hydroponic culture. Pay attention to pruning

When the velvet needle plant grows to a certain extent, the method of hydroponic culture is no longer suitable and needs to be replaced with pot soil culture

Therefore, the hydroponic culture of velvet needle has the requirements of plant size

Precautions for velvet needle hydroponic culture: root rot treatment

Although hydroponic velvet needles reduce many steps of watering and fertilization, they are also prone to root rot

Once the root system of the velvet needle is found to be rotten, it should be cut off in time. If there is a problem with the nutrient solution, adjust the ratio of the nutrient solution in time or replace the nutrient solution

Is the ornamental value of velvet needle hydroponics high

Hydroponic culture is favored by flower friends because of its simple method and high ornamental value

Although the velvet needle does not have the fragrance of flowers, a bottle of green fluff leaves, standing on the balcony or living room, is also beautiful

When the velvet needle plant is small, it is suitable for hydroponic culture and has high ornamental value. The roots float in the water, the leaves flutter at the top of the bottle, and the fluff presents different colors in the light. Give your eyes a feast