How to hydroponically cultivate Guangdong Evergreen

Guangdong Evergreen Hydroponics: Root Washing Method

The root washing method can be used to hydroponically cultivate Guangdong Dieffenbachia all year round, but the best time is spring and autumn. Because the temperature is suitable at this time, Guangdong Dieffenbachia grows more vigorously, and potted plants can easily adapt to hydroponic conditions after root washing.

Select Guangdong evergreens that are strong, have taken shape after soil cultivation (or other substrate cultivation), and have ornamental value.

Remove the plant from the pot, remove the soil around the roots, rinse the soil in water, and cut off some old roots.

To prevent root rot in the early stage of hydroponics and promote the formation of new roots, 0.5% potassium permanganate can be used for soaking and disinfection.

Place the treated Guangdong Evergreen plant into the prepared container, inject tap water to cover 2/3 to 1/2 of the root system, and cultivate new roots.

Guangdong Evergreen Hydroponics: Water Insertion Method

The cultivation of Guangdong Evergreen by water cuttings is generally carried out in spring and autumn, because the temperature required for rooting cannot be reached in late autumn and early spring, and the cuttings are easily infected by microorganisms and rot in the high temperature season of summer. Of course, under the conditions of increasing or decreasing temperature, Guangdong Evergreen can be water-cut all year round.

When water-inserting, take thick branches, retain the aerial roots on the nodes, cut into small sections of about 10 cm, and disinfect the cut ends with potassium permanganate (you can dip them in rooting powder).

After the juice flowing out of the wound has dried, insert it into plain sand or water and maintain a high air humidity at around 25°C. It will take 20 days for it to take root and sprout, forming a plant material suitable for hydroponics.

During the healing and rooting period of water cuttings, the plants breathe more vigorously and must have sufficient oxygen supply. Therefore, the water should be changed frequently at the beginning to keep the water clean and meet the cuttings' need for oxygen. When changing the water, the cuttings and the container should be rinsed with clean water, especially the cut ends. After rooting, they can be transferred to normal water culture and care.

Guangdong Dieffenbachia hydroponics: division method

Division is usually carried out when growth begins in spring. Spring division reduces damage to the plants and enables the divided plants to resume normal growth more quickly.

When dividing Guangdong evergreen, first remove the plant from the pot, shake off most of the potting soil, straighten out the tangled roots, expose the tiller seedlings and roots, then use a sharp knife to divide it into several clumps from the stem of the mother plant according to the required size, disinfect the wound (apply wood ash or sulfur), clean it, and then cultivate it in water.