kawskawskaws
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i was wondering if you can grow a plant in only water ??
can you grow in just water ....
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CLOSETGROWTH
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You can root in only water,
But a mature plant needs food and a decent levels of oxygen..
Vindicated
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Tisk tisk. Someone didn't pay attention in kindergarden. Remember plants need nutrients and light. The soil is optional. Stagnant water is a no no. Its a breeding ground for bacteria.
kawskawskaws
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i was asking about only water not really hyro just water cuz i just read this >>>
Basic Rules For The Water-Grown If you are determined to grow your plants in water, there are a few basic rules to consider in order to keep your plants healthy and alive.
Clean and Clear Containers
It is always better to choose glass containers over anything else. Other containers – pottery, plastic, ceramic, metal – may release harmful chemicals into the water over time that can damage or kill your plants. If you don’t like glass and prefer to use one of the other types, make sure to rinse the container now and then to keep it clean, and change the water often to keep it fresh.
Help Them Breathe
When plants are grown in water, they develop water roots. But even water roots need to breathe. Fresh water contains dissolved oxygen that your plant will use to breathe. You must make sure that there is plenty of oxygen in the water at all times for your plant to survive and avoid root rot. Change it often and do not let it go bad! If the water smells, it is an obvious indication that it lacks oxygen. That is a big no-no! Freshen it up pronto if you want your plant to survive.
Water Quality
Unlike soil-grown plants or plants in hydroculture systems, plants grown directly in water have their roots submerged at all times. Therefore the quality of water is even more important. If you suspect or know that your water contains high levels of fluoride or other harmful chemicals that do not dissolve over time, you might want to use bottled water instead. Either way, if your water is detrimental to your plants, your plants will let you know over time. Signs of stress and damage will be clues that your water is contributing to their problems.
Encourage New Root Growth
Don't be afraid to trim back the roots, even halfway - all of them. After you have moved your plant from soil to water, the existing roots (soil roots) are going to be useless in the long run. They will probably rot or be shed, and new succulent roots will emerge in due time. The new roots will be used by the plant, the old ones will not. Cutting off excessive soil roots with a sharp knife or scissors is encouraged; new water roots will grow quickly in water rich in oxygen (remember to freshen up that water!). Make it a habit of checking the roots now and then. Remove any dead or dying roots immediately!
Provide The Right Space
There are plants that develop massive root systems. Certain Dracaenas, for example, make a lot of succulent water roots so it's recommended to have a nice big opening in your vase/container to be able to pull the plant out whenever you need to change water or clean the container. Of course you can always start off your plant in a smaller container and then move it into a larger one as its roots grow.
Feed Very Carefully
Your plant’s roots will burn easily if fertilizer is applied to the water in full strength. Dilute the type of food you’re using to a very light application – 1/10th the recommended strength seems to work just fine – and change the water after one week. Do not leave fertilizer in the water indefinitely.
As you can see, there are just a few simple and basic rules to follow if you decide to grow plants in water.
Basic Rules For The Water-Grown If you are determined to grow your plants in water, there are a few basic rules to consider in order to keep your plants healthy and alive.
Clean and Clear Containers
It is always better to choose glass containers over anything else. Other containers – pottery, plastic, ceramic, metal – may release harmful chemicals into the water over time that can damage or kill your plants. If you don’t like glass and prefer to use one of the other types, make sure to rinse the container now and then to keep it clean, and change the water often to keep it fresh.
Help Them Breathe
When plants are grown in water, they develop water roots. But even water roots need to breathe. Fresh water contains dissolved oxygen that your plant will use to breathe. You must make sure that there is plenty of oxygen in the water at all times for your plant to survive and avoid root rot. Change it often and do not let it go bad! If the water smells, it is an obvious indication that it lacks oxygen. That is a big no-no! Freshen it up pronto if you want your plant to survive.
Water Quality
Unlike soil-grown plants or plants in hydroculture systems, plants grown directly in water have their roots submerged at all times. Therefore the quality of water is even more important. If you suspect or know that your water contains high levels of fluoride or other harmful chemicals that do not dissolve over time, you might want to use bottled water instead. Either way, if your water is detrimental to your plants, your plants will let you know over time. Signs of stress and damage will be clues that your water is contributing to their problems.
Encourage New Root Growth
Don't be afraid to trim back the roots, even halfway - all of them. After you have moved your plant from soil to water, the existing roots (soil roots) are going to be useless in the long run. They will probably rot or be shed, and new succulent roots will emerge in due time. The new roots will be used by the plant, the old ones will not. Cutting off excessive soil roots with a sharp knife or scissors is encouraged; new water roots will grow quickly in water rich in oxygen (remember to freshen up that water!). Make it a habit of checking the roots now and then. Remove any dead or dying roots immediately!
Provide The Right Space
There are plants that develop massive root systems. Certain Dracaenas, for example, make a lot of succulent water roots so it's recommended to have a nice big opening in your vase/container to be able to pull the plant out whenever you need to change water or clean the container. Of course you can always start off your plant in a smaller container and then move it into a larger one as its roots grow.
Feed Very Carefully
Your plant’s roots will burn easily if fertilizer is applied to the water in full strength. Dilute the type of food you’re using to a very light application – 1/10th the recommended strength seems to work just fine – and change the water after one week. Do not leave fertilizer in the water indefinitely.
As you can see, there are just a few simple and basic rules to follow if you decide to grow plants in water.
kawskawskaws
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so i wanted to know is it possible to grow marijuana in water also
Rusty Crutch
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Its called DWC or bubble-ponics. Thinking of giving it a go myself.
kawskawskaws
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im talking about straight water in a pot with a plant .. is there a possibility it could work
idlehands80
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No it is not possible to just put a plant in a pot full of water and it survive. you need to support the plant and keep the plant out of the water. the roots being submerged is fine as long as there is plenty of oxygen in the water. but how are you going to keep the rest of plant from going under with out putting it in some type of net pot or something. what you are talking about is still DWC (direct water culture) just in its simplest form. Keeping the water fresh and clean is definitely a must and it is not something you can do just by putting a plant in water.
kawskawskaws
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so lets say i use something to keep the only half the roots in the water the other have up and change the water every 3days do you think that would work.. im wondering cuz i have seen my mom have her plants in a Ceramic Vase and they dont die all winter longhttp://www.google.com/aclk?sa=L&ai=CwFy2eYOYS_yhMpK28gTk8cnDA4bdoXzmnsS5DO7ko64wCAIQAaoEBU_Q76Bl&sig=AGiWqtxRfOBGd6uW6q0HHDXaI9I_8qr7QA&q=http://clickserve.cc-dt.com/link/tplclick%3Flid%3D41000000000342669%26pid%3D555341%26pubid%3D21000000000232270%26mid%3DChMIvMKm4f6voAIVEpucCh3keHI4EAIYASAA
rocpilefsj
Misguided Angel
I don't think it will work personally. But hey, try it and keep us posted. Haha This is the thread that I read about on the "why does everyone always pick on nubes" thread the other day!
That 5hit
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your plant would live only so long and it would be stunted in growth
it prolly would not get any bigger then when you put it in the vase
you can always, try but, trust, you need some type of nutes to make
smokable buds as soon as you try to put the plant if flower it would lock up