CATDOLL : CATDOLL: Can the goldfish plant be grown in water?

1. Can the goldfish plant be grown in water?

The roots can be cultivated in water, and should be planted in soil after rooting.

Goldfish Chlorophytum cultivation techniques:

Goldfish spider plants are mostly grown in hanging pots, but ordinary pots can also be used. It is generally better to place them in a sunny place, but when the sun is too strong at noon, it is appropriate to shade them and keep the soil surface slightly moist.

1. Light: Chlorophytum is sensitive to light. If it is exposed to direct sunlight in summer and autumn, the leaves will turn yellow or even the whole plant will die. In winter, since the sunlight is not strong, you can let the Chlorophytum receive some direct sunlight.

2. Temperature: The optimum growth temperature for Chlorophytum comosum is 15-25 degrees Celsius. The temperatures in spring, summer and autumn in Guangdong are suitable for the growth of Chlorophytum comosum. However, if the temperature in winter is lower than 5-7 degrees Celsius, you should pay attention to keeping warm.

3. Watering: Chlorophytum likes water, so keep the soil completely moist during the growth period. During the winter dormancy period, water again after the soil is dry to a depth of about one centimeter on the surface. If the soil is too dry, the leaves will fade temporarily, and will only return to their original color after watering again, while the leaf tips may permanently turn brown, greatly reducing the ornamental value.

4. Fertilization: For spider plants that have begun to grow small plants, nitrogen-based topdressing can be applied once every half a month.

5. Soil: Chlorophytum is suitable for loose and fertile sandy loam.

6. Reproduction: Chlorophytum is generally planted directly by division or by cutting young plants with aerial roots on the flower stalks at any time.

2. How many days should I water the goldfish plant in winter?

The goldfish spider plant is native to the tropical American jungle, and the optimal temperature for its growth is 18-26℃. In general, it can be placed in a bright window indoors or on a shady balcony. When it is hot and humid, it is easy to cause the stems and branches to rot and die. The cultivation soil needs to be loose and well-drained. The soil should not contain lime, and it is best to be acidic. During the winter dormancy period, the temperature should be controlled at 15℃, and watering should be as little as possible. It is best to spray or water before noon, and the principle of "no watering if it is not dry, watering if it is dry, and watering thoroughly if it is watered" should be the main principle.

Goldfish spider plants are cultivated in greenhouses, usually using porous flower pots and substrates such as peat moss, fern roots, and bark blocks to facilitate root drainage and good ventilation. In the home, to prevent water leakage during watering, use a round, beautiful pot, choose coarse-grained stones with good drainage to pave the bottom of the pot, and then add a small amount of leaf humus and perlite as a culture soil. Select a few goldfish flower branches with full and plump root systems, evenly plant them in the culture soil around the pot, and let them fall to the edge of the pot, and then fill the culture soil. At this point, the planting is complete. You can add an appropriate amount of slow-release fertilizer to the potting soil. When the new branches grow to a certain length, they will hang down along the edges of the pot, and the ornamental effect is quite good. During the peak flowering period, the red flowers look like goldfish jumping in the blue waves, which is particularly beautiful. When the new branches grow to a certain length, you can pinch the tops to make the scattered and drooping plant shape more symmetrical and beautiful.

In spring, summer and autumn, you should water the goldfish plant more often. Spray the ground with clean water frequently, but avoid spraying water on the leaves. In summer, when the temperature is high, it is best to place the flower pot in a shallow tray filled with water. These measures can prevent the leaves from falling due to dry air. Goldfish flowers should also be watered more appropriately before they bloom in winter and spring, so that the flowers can bloom fully and the colors are bright.

In addition to sufficient sunlight in winter, the goldfish spider plant needs more shade in other seasons. In spring, summer and autumn, 60% to 70% of the sunlight should be blocked, or it should be hung in an outdoor shade shed or in a cool and ventilated place under the shade of a big tree, so that it can receive more scattered light without direct sunlight. Such an environment is very suitable for its growth.

Before the goldfish plant blooms in winter, the light should be increased appropriately so that it can bloom in abundance and color. When it is grown in a pot at home, it can be placed in a bright and ventilated room and can be placed and appreciated all year round.

Do not fertilize the goldfish spider plant when it is in bloom. After the flowers fade, it should be pruned and shaped, and more nitrogen-containing fertilizers should be applied. During the growth period, apply thin organic fertilizer every 1 to 2 weeks to make it grow vigorously; before flowering, phosphorus fertilizer should be added to make it bud and bloom more, enhancing its ornamental effect.

Goldfish Chlorophytum is propagated by cuttings. In spring and autumn, cut branches about 10 cm long and 3 to 4 nodes as cuttings, insert them into a cutting bed with coarse sand as the substrate, maintain a high humidity and a temperature of about 20℃, so that it is easy to take root and survive.

I hope my answer can help you!

3. Why does the goldfish spider plant drop its leaves? What should I do if the goldfish spider plant drops its leaves?

Reasons and treatment methods for goldfish spider plant to drop leaves:

1. Too much light. When growing goldfish spider plants, sometimes the light is too strong, which will cause them to drop leaves. Goldfish spider plants are shade-loving plants and do not require much light. If they are exposed to light for a long time, they will easily drop leaves.

Therefore, goldfish spider plants should be careful to avoid direct sunlight in spring and autumn, and pay more attention to shade in summer.

2. Improper watering. The requirements of the goldfish plant for water are relatively high. It cannot be too much or too little when it is cultivated. Waterlogging and drought can easily cause it to lose leaves.

Therefore, it is very important to ensure proper watering.

3. Repot frequently. When growing plants, it is not recommended to repot frequently, especially during the flowering period. Frequent repotting will accelerate the withering of flowers and cause the leaves to turn yellow and fall off.

Therefore, be careful not to move the flower pot frequently. Once you place it in a suitable place, you cannot change its position frequently.

4. Influence of pests. When raising goldfish spider plants, you still need to worry about pests. Pests have a great impact on plants and may affect the roots, stems and leaves of the plants, causing root rot. Once the plant is injured, it is easy to lose leaves.

Therefore, when raising goldfish spider plants, you must pay attention to preventing and controlling diseases and pests.

4. How to fertilize the goldfish plant is very important if it wants to bloom

The goldfish spider plant has a very high demand for nutrients during its growth period, but we must not apply fertilizer blindly. It is best to control the amount of fertilizer when applying fertilizer, so as to promote more vigorous growth, otherwise it will cause fertilizer damage.

How often do we need to fertilize? Generally speaking, we can fertilize once every half a month. If we adopt the principle of applying thin fertilizers frequently, it is recommended that you fertilize once a week.

What fertilizers do we usually use? For common goldfish spider plant fertilizers, we can dilute and water the fully decomposed fertilizer cakes we make, or use compound fertilizers with relatively balanced nutrients. We can also use potassium dihydrogen phosphate and phosphorus-potassium fertilizers, especially before the flowering period. We should add some phosphorus-potassium fertilizers to promote the health of the plants and encourage them to bloom more and more beautifully!