Things You'll Need:
- Clay pebbles
- House plant
- 2 containers to soak
- Running water
- Pruning scissors or knife
- Inner pot
- Outer plastic pot larger than the inner container
- Plastic bag
- Water level indicator
- Fertilizer
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Step 1
Soak clay pebbles overnight in a container of water. The pebbles are the medium you'll use to stablize the plant, and they are especially made for hydroculture use. Water the plant to be used heavily to loosen the roots in the soil.
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Step 2
Remove the plant from the soil and put the plant in a pail of water to soak and soften the remaining dirt. Rinse the roots in room temperature water. Too hot or cold causes root damage.
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Step 3
Drain the stones and rinse any remaining dirt from them. Check the water running from the stones. When it runs clean, the stones are ready to use.
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Step 4
Prune away old, dead roots and cut back the roots to promote growth. New root systems are important for anchorage when you grow houseplants in a hydroculture.
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Step 5
Fill a pot liner half full with the pebbles and set the plant on the top. Spread out the roots and gently add the rest of the pebbles to hold the plant in place.
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Step 6
Insert a water indicator and fill to the appropriate level. Cover this with a plastic bag. Remove the bag when you know the plant is established. When the indicator shows watering is needed, add fertilizer to the water.
