Plants make our home really cozy. Their green color relaxes the eyes, makes the room more pleasant and purifies the air. In addition to the conventional cultivation of plants in pots, indoor plants can also be grown in glass containers with water. A new, very aesthetic trend has appeared among plant lovers. We will reveal what you need to consider with so-called aquatic plants.
It is with aquatic plants entire root system visible, which is interesting to look at, but at the same time, this type of growing a plant is suitable for those who do not enjoy taking care of plants and often forget to water them. It is for aquatic plants namely very easy to take care of, because with them you also avoid some problems such as: allergies, pests, insects.
In this type of cultivation, it is necessary to take into account that the plants grow almost nothing, because the conditions are not ideal for them. However, you can easily keep them as you will be able to place them anywhere, even if you may have a small apartment.
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You don't need special plants for this type of cultivation, ordinary green plants with strong roots that tolerate moisture well are enough. We recommend that you use for this type of cultivation flaming flower, ficus benjamin, monstera, philodendron, bromeliads, club lily or seedlings of local plants.
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How to grow and care for an aquatic plant?
You will need it a larger glass container, which is large enough for the entire root system. Do not water the plants before moving them to a container of water. Then remove the soil and rinse the roots with water. Be careful not to damage the small roots at the root. Place the plants in a container that you filled with water earlier. The water should cover all the roots and should not reach the green parts.
Place the plant prepared in this way in a room with partial shade. Direct sunlight can damages the roots. It is important not to use tap water as it is harmful to the personality limescale. Use mineral or stagnant water, which needs to be changed every other day. For better plant life, you can add a drop of green fertilizer to the water. From time to time, also clean the glass of the container so that algae does not accumulate in it.
