Methods and precautions for hydroponic cultivation of Kalanchoe

Kalanchoe is a very popular flower plant in our daily life. It can also be cultivated hydroponically. However, many people have trouble cultivating Kalanchoe hydroponically. This is probably because people don’t know much about the cultivation method of Kalanchoe hydroponically, and they don’t know what to pay attention to when cultivating Kalanchoe hydroponically. Today, I will write down all the methods and precautions for cultivating Kalanchoe hydroponically. Friends who want to cultivate Kalanchoe hydroponically can focus on it.

Methods and precautions for hydroponic cultivation of Kalanchoe

1. The selection of hydroponic branches of Kalanchoe is very important

When people want to grow Kalanchoe in water, the choice of branches is very important. It is best to choose healthy, strong and full branches. The length should be between ten and fifteen centimeters, with two to three nodes and branches with terminal buds. When cutting, you can start cutting about one centimeter below the node, and it is best to cut at a forty-five degree angle.

2. The hydroponic branches of Kalanchoe need to be disinfected

When growing Kalanchoe in water, the freshly cut branches must be disinfected first. During disinfection, the wounds of the cut branches can be soaked in potassium permanganate solution for about an hour, then taken out, inserted into the hydroponic container, and fixed with foam.

3. Precautions for water cultivation of Kalanchoe

When cultivating Kalanchoe in water, you must pay attention to the choice of water. It is best to choose natural spring water. If you don’t have it, you can also boil the clean water at home and use it after it cools down. Tap water cannot be used directly to cultivate Kalanchoe, otherwise a large amount of heavy metals will enter the branches of Kalanchoe, which is not conducive to its survival. In addition, when using water to cultivate Kalanchoe, you should pay attention to changing the water. You can follow the principle of not changing the water unless it is dirty, and the number of water changes does not need to be too many.