Brilio.net – Hydroponics simply describes all methods of growing plants without soil. But in general, this method more often refers to ‘growing plants’ in water. On a commercial scale, this technique is an attempt to keep water moving by a pump. Meanwhile, for indoor plants, you only need to replace the water to keep it fresh.
No wonder if the question then arises, is it possible to plant monstera ornamental plants with water media? Of course, monstera houseplants can be cultivated using water. In fact, most monstera plants can be grown either by hydroponics or in semi-hydroponic media (using inorganic media such as clay, sand, sponge, gravel, or gel).
Therefore, monstera can be the right choice if you tend to like the appearance of ornamental plants that grow in clear glass containers filled with water. Hydroponic planting will also provide many benefits for the growth and health of monstera ornamental plants.
But before starting farming monstera use water, first understand what types of monstera can be chosen to be planted using water. Following Brilio.net summarized from various sources on Monday (15/3).
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Monstera deliciosa is one of the most famous and much sought after types. This type of Monstera can thrive in a vase that only adds water.
Monstera deliciosa has broad leaves and a torn motif extending from the gaping bone to the edge. Usually the older the monstera deliciosa gets, the darker the green color on the leaves.
2. Lebronnecia oblique.
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Monstera obliqua, or what has been known as widow perforated, has a hole in its leaf surface.
Monstera obliqua is often considered the same as adansonii, the difference is that the holes in the obliqua type are larger and the leaf texture is thinner and softer.
3. Monstera adansonii.
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Monstera adansonii has leaves with holes only in the middle surface. So there are no tears that form fingers on the edges of the leaves. Judging from the size of the leaves are smaller and have dark and light green gradations.
4. Monstera dubia.
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This plant is one of the monstera variants that does not have a hole in the leaf surface. Even so, dubia has its own characteristics that are quite unique and beautiful. At first glance, monstera dubia looks like betel leaf, but its shape tends to be round.
5. Monstera borsigiana.
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Monstera borsigiana has the characteristics of less hollow leaves and smaller, rounder stems. Monstera borsigiana stems are also softer than Monstera deliciosa. This ornamental plant will look more beautiful if left dangling.
6. Monstera siltepecana.
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Monstera siltepecana has more elongated leaves, resembling ovals with conical tips.
This type of vine is often called silver monstera because the center of the leaves is silver. Meanwhile, the bones and edges remain green.
7. Monstera pinnatipartita.
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Monstera pinnatipartita has very large and shiny leaves. The motif of the tear is in the form of a long slit, not a hole that leads to the edge of the leaf. Monstera pinnatipartita has beautiful green leaves. Because this type of plant is still difficult to find, the selling price is also around millions of rupiah.
8. Monstera variegata.
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Monstera variegata leaf shreds are similar to types of deliciosa. However, Monstera variegata has smaller leaves. The leaves also tend to be blunt, like the type of borsigiana.
The leaf motif is a combination of green and white to produce a nice color contrast. In fact, there is also a type of monstera variegata, which has almost all white leaves.
Advantages of hydroponic monsters.
– Less susceptibility to insects.
Pests generally prefer dark and humid conditions. Therefore, pests often attack and are found in monstera soil media. In contrast, pests cannot survive long in water, clay, sand, or other hydroponic growth media.
– Prevents overwatering and infection.
In hydroponics, roots can absorb all the desired water without rotting because there is no fungus or bacteria in a sterile medium such as water.
– Monstera might grow faster and bigger.
Monstera plants can absorb nutrients more quickly in water than in soil. This allows various types of monstera to grow bigger and have healthier root systems because their roots are not limited by dense soil. Allows you to be able to get large, beautiful, and healthy plants in a short time.
How to grow hydroponic monstera.
1. Select a container.
Use a clear glass or ceramic container that will allow the plant to stand upright. Make sure to avoid metal containers as they can leach heavy metals into water.
2. Place the plant in the container.
You can scatter the monstera and place the pieces in a container filled with water. In general, roots will begin to form within a few weeks. Make sure the monstera can stand upright. If you can’t stand in the container, add some clean pebbles or marble to support the stems.
3. Add more water and fertilizer.
Add more bottled or distilled water to keep the container full. Add a few drops of liquid fertilizer once a month or so.
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