Peppermint belongs to sun-loving plants. Only enough light can ensure its healthy growth, if the environment is too dark, the plant may grow, while affecting its flowering, will also reduce the content of peppermint oil and menthol. If the plant is soft and thin, it may be too much watering and need to control the amount of water. It may also be because the temperature is too low and needs to be kept warm properly. Or due to lack of nutrients, appropriate supplementary fertilizer.
1. can hydroponics?
Houttuynia cordata Thunb is usually cultivated in soil. In fact, besides the usual soil cultivation, it can also be cultivated in water. There are also some hydroponic Houttuynia cordata Thunb sold on the market now.The Houttuynia cordata Thunb likes water, and the Houttuynia cordata Thunb can be provided with nutrition by using the hydroponic nutrient solution scientifically, so that the basic growth can be maintained well, the water culture is more convenient and cleaner, the use of fertilizer is reduced, and the houttuyia cordate Thunb can be cultured in water at home or can be maintained at home by purchasing a ready-made nutrient solution.
2. how to hydroponics
1. Preparation of containers: Transparent glass bottles can be selected for hydroponics, so that the growth situation can be clearly observed, and the rhizome is strong, white and tender, and has high ornamental value.Glass bottles do not need to be too big, especially the top of the bottle mouth can not be too big, when ready, the bottle will be disinfected and cleaned.
2. Prepare the water quality: After preparing the bottle, you need to inject clean water. You can use the tap water in the water pipe, but you need to let it stand first to volatilize the chlorine inside.
3. Plant treatment: treat the Houttuynia cordata, remove the old soil on the root, and then clean the root.
4, hydroponics: water is injected into the bottle, then the Houttuynia cordata is put into the bottle, the Houttuynia cordata is cultured under astigmatism, water is changed regularly, and nutrient solution is added to supplement nutrition.
