Can Houttuynia cordata be hydroponically cultivated? How to hydroponically cultivate it?

1. Can it be hydroponically grown?

Houttuynia cordata is usually cultivated in soil. In fact, in addition to the usual soil cultivation, it can also be cultivated in hydroponics. There are also some hydroponic Houttuynia cordata sold in the market. Houttuynia cordata likes water very much. Scientific use of hydroponic nutrient solution can provide Houttuynia cordata with the necessary nutrients and maintain basic growth. Hydroponic culture and maintenance are relatively convenient and clean, and reduce the use of fertilizers. You can grow it hydroponically at home, or buy ready-made hydroponic solution and take it home for maintenance.

2. How to hydroponically cultivate

1. Prepare containers: When growing hydroponically, you can choose transparent glass bottles so that you can clearly observe the growth situation. The rhizomes will grow thick, white and tender, and they will be more ornamental. The glass bottle does not need to be too big, especially the mouth of the bottle should not be too big. After preparation, disinfect and clean the bottle.

2. Prepare the water quality: After preparing the bottle, you need to fill it with clean water. You can use tap water from the water pipe, but you must let it stand first to allow the chlorine in it to evaporate.

3. Process the plants: Process the Houttuynia cordata, remove the old soil on the roots, and then clean the roots.

4. Carry out hydroponics: Pour water into the bottle, then put Houttuynia cordata in, place it under diffuse light, change the water regularly and add nutrient solution to supplement nutrients.