Can Dieffenbachia prunings be grown in water?

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1. Can it be grown in water?

2. How to grow hydroponically

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Dieffenbachia prunings can be grown in water. Choose a healthy and strong branch and cut it to about 5-8 cm. Apply potassium permanganate solution to the bottom to disinfect and place in a cool place to dry. Then insert the dried branches into a hydroponic container, pour two-thirds of the water, and wait for them to take root. Change the water every 4 days before rooting and every half a month after rooting. The water level should not be too high. Allow some roots to contact the air, which is more conducive to breathing.

1. Can it be grown in water?

1. Can it be grown in water?

Dieffenbachia prunings can be grown in water. It is more suitable to grow in a humid environment. Hydroponics can better meet this condition. Moreover, hydroponics is relatively clean and hygienic, and is not suitable for diseases and insects. However, water quality must be strictly controlled and nutrient solutions must be used appropriately to avoid damaging the roots.

2. How to do hydroponics

1. Cut branches: Select healthy and strong branches from Dieffenbachia with a diameter of more than 1 cm. Cut a 5-8 cm long section, leaving the stem nodes on it. Roots will only take root at the location of the stem nodes. Without stem nodes, it cannot survive.

2. Disinfection treatment: at the bottom of the cut branches Apply potassium permanganate solution. The concentration of the solution should not be too high. It needs to be mixed with water to turn it pink to avoid damage to the branches. After that, you need to put it in a cool and ventilated place, and then you can use it for hydroponics after drying.

3. Container selection: The size of the container should be moderate, and it is best to use a slender transparent glass or glass bottle. This is more conducive to its shaping, and at the same time, you can observe the situation inside. Pour two-thirds of the water into the container. The water quality should be good. The tap water should be allowed to dry for a few days before it can be used.

4. Hydroponics: put water at the bottom of the branches In the culture container, the stem nodes are submerged in water. Change the water every 4 days and add a little nutrient solution. After roots take root, the frequency of water changes can be reduced to once every half a month in summer. At the same time, the amount of water should be controlled so that some roots are above the water level.

2. How to grow hydroponically

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