How to grow succulents without soil
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Soilless cultivation of succulents can be done in spring and autumn, and the possibility of survival is higher. First take the plant out of the potting soil, then put the roots in water and gently clean them. It also needs to be pruned appropriately to remove old and rotten roots, leaving a healthy main root. Know the succulent species in advance and determine the degree of flooding. Choose a suitable container, transplant the plant into it, and change the water every 1-2 weeks.
1. Time selection
1. Time selection
The key to time selection is spring and autumn. The climate in these two seasons is milder, and it is also the period of strongest growth, so the possibility of survival is greater. .
2. Take out the plants
If When converting from soil culture to hydroculture, you need to take the plants out of the potting soil first, and do so gently. Then put the succulent roots in water and gently wash them to keep the roots clean until white roots appear. After cleaning, you need to prune it appropriately to remove the old and rotten roots, leaving a healthy main root.
3. Prepare the container
Understand the varieties of succulents in advance. Some hydroponics only need to dip the roots in a little water, while some need to submerge all the roots. Choose the appropriate container according to the type. You need to choose a container with a two-layer structure. Clean and disinfect the container in advance, and then add an appropriate amount of water.
4. Transplanting
Move the treated plants to the container, determine the degree of rootlessness and water level according to different varieties, and then place them under normal sunlight, exposed to bright astigmatism, not too strong sunlight, and need to be shaded in time in summer.
5. Change the water in time
Hydroculture succulents need to change the water every 1-2 weeks, otherwise they may stink.
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