Hydroponics

Do it yourself!

Perhaps you have grown cuttings in water before. They will then probably continue to grow if they are potted in soil. Certain cuttings can last much longer in water, such as Clusia rosea Princess, Syngonium and Monstera.

To start, you can opt for a cutting or a houseplant. By carefully cleaning the roots of the houseplant it can happily continue to grow in water. Do make sure that the plant is able to grow in water:

• Make sure there is only a shallow layer of water in the glass. Only the roots need to be under water;

• Never place the plant itself in the water, not even part of the stem;

• Also leave the top part of the roots free of water so that they can breathe;

• The roots will take up the water as required; they therefore regulate it themselves;

• Never leave the plant without water, top up regularly;

• Refresh all the water at least once every three weeks.