Hydroponics, a form of soilless indoor plant cultivation, involves securing the plant's roots in a planting basket and allowing the root system to grow naturally into water enriched with a nutrient solution.

This method replaces traditional soil, providing plants with water, nutrients, temperature, and other essential growth factors necessary for their normal development and completion of the entire life cycle.

As compared to conventional soil cultivation, hydroponic bonsai culture boasts numerous advantages and emerges as a contemporary trend in modern bonsai practices, particularly for indoor decoration.

Hydroponics proves to be an excellent choice for beginners in gardening. There's no need to bother with changing pots or soil, and the worries about how much water is appropriate are eliminated.

Overwatering becomes less of an issue, and hydroponic plants can be grown in transparent glass containers, allowing for easy observation of the root system.

This transparency facilitates timely adjustments and interventions, adding to the joy of cultivating hydroponic plants. The resulting potted plants are not only elegant and ornamental but also appeal to the preferences of younger enthusiasts.

Maintaining hydroponic potted plants involves similar requirements for light, temperature, and other conditions as traditional soil cultivation. Most hydroponic plants prefer higher air humidity, and to counteract the dry indoor air, regular water spraying on the plants is beneficial.

This not only promotes normal flower growth but also improves indoor air humidity. Placing hydroponic plants in bright, ventilated areas is advisable, avoiding direct sunlight and providing scattered light through glass to prevent heat damage.

The water used in hydroponic cultivation can be tap water with an added nutrient solution. It's recommended to let the water stand for some time before pouring it into the culture container, especially in low-temperature conditions, to prevent root system damage from frost.

During the growing season, watering with a nutrient solution once a week is recommended, adjusting the dosage based on plant size. In winter or dormant periods, watering frequency can be reduced to once every 15 to 30 days.

Foliage plants in low light conditions require less nutrient solution, and foliar spraying can also be used, with regular attention to timely watering.

Converting from soil culture to hydroponics is a straightforward process. Most indoor tropical foliage plants with aerial roots, such as Monstera deliciosa and Chlorophytum Comosum, can be adapted to hydroponics.

The ideal time for conversion is spring or summer, preferably starting from the seedling stage. The conversion process involves carefully removing the plant from the soil, soaking and cleaning the roots, cutting away aged and rotted portions, and catalyzing the roots to transition from soil to water.

This transition results in the development of aquatic roots, and once they reach approximately two centimeters, the plant can be placed in a suitable hydroponic container.