How to cultivate duckweed in water? Is it better to cultivate it in water or soil?

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1. How to grow hydroponically

2. Is hydroponics or soil cultivation better?

For hydroponics, you can cut off the branches for hydroponic rooting. Choose semi-lignified branches, which are required to have 2-3 stem nodes and a length of about 10 cm. Cut off the lower leaves, and then place the branches on In a container filled with water, it will take about 10 days to take root and maintain. You can also change soil-cultured plants to hydroponics, clean the roots with clean water, trim the roots, and then move the plants in. Pay attention to changing the water regularly to provide soft and bright sunlight.

1. How to grow hydroponically

1. Branch rooting: Cut semi-lignified branches from old plants. It is required to have 2-3 stem nodes and a length of About 10 cm, 1-2 leaves on the upper part should be retained, and the leaves on the lower part should be cut off. After processing the branches, you can place the lower part of the branches in a container filled with water and keep the temperature at about 15 degrees Celsius. Roots will take place in about 10 days, and the roots will elongate stably after a month. After the branches take root, they can be maintained in normal water culture.

2. Hydroponics of plants: Duck Feet You can also convert plants grown in soil into hydroponics. Take the plant out of the soil, clean the roots with clean water, and trim the roots to leave a healthy taproot so that it can absorb nutrients from the water. Prepare a transparent container and then move the plant into it so that the water level can cover half of the roots. Pay attention to regular water changes and provide soft and bright sunlight. In order to promote growth, you can add nutrient solution dropwise. If you take good care of it, it will grow well.

2. Is water culture or soil culture better?

Both water cultivation and soil cultivation of duckweed are possible. It is impossible to say which method is better. You can choose according to your own needs. Hydroponics looks beautiful and highly ornamental, and can save some steps of watering and fertilizing. Soil cultivation is more stable and has sufficient nutrient supply.

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