Did you know that you can grow plants without any substrate at all? In hydroponics, water replaces the potting soil. Tired of dirty window sills or dirty fingers when digging out for transplanting? Then you should definitely try this form of cultivation. Here you will find valuable tips.
Indoor plants in a glass of water are a special attraction
Cultivate indoor plants without substrate
Plants can actually be cultivated without soil. Houseplants are particularly suitable for this because they need a pot anyway. So-called hydroponics are considered to be particularly hygienic and allergy-friendly. It also saves a lot of effort when watering or repotting indoor plants.
Definition of hydroponics
Hydroponics is a special form of hydroponics. While the plant substrate can be replaced by any number of alternatives, such as clay granules, indoor plants in hydroponics only grow in water. If the root ball gets used to the conditions right from the start, it adapts to its biotope and forms water roots.
planting guide
Would you like to try hydroponics yourself? In order to create the necessary conditions, only a few measures are required.
Appropriate Varieties
The following houseplants are particularly suitable for keeping in water:
- anthurium
- ivy
- window leaf
- Philodendron
- lavender
tips
In addition, numerous herbs are also suitable for hydroponics. A herb bed on the windowsill, which consists of a water basin, is guaranteed to be an eye-catcher. Try sage, rosemary and basil or grow your own avocado by soaking a stone in water.
Prepare water container
- Fill a vase with fresh water.
- Tap the substrate from the root ball of your houseplant.
- Then rinse them off with lukewarm water.
- Put the plant in the vase.
Tips for care
Indoor plants in water do well in bright locations. However, you should avoid direct sunlight. Hydroponics almost eliminates the need for watering. Nevertheless, you should make sure that your plant always has enough liquid. You should change the water every four weeks. In order to intensify the leaf green, it is advisable to add a liquid fertilizer that you drip into the water from time to time.