2004•Journal of the South China Agricultural UniversityRequires access
The growth and nutrients uptake of Zamioculcas zamiifolia in still hydroponics
Luo Jian, Lin Dongdun, Liao Minhong, Min Chen, Yan Huaiqiang, Shizhe Liu
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Abstract
Four formulae of nutrient solution were used to plant Zamioculcas zamiifolia in still hydroponics. The results showed that all growth indices of Zamioculcas zamiifolia in still hydroponics were near to or better than those in medium culture. The pH value of nutrient solution dropped and the EC value increasd, while the growth of Zamioculcas zamiifolia was not affected. Water consumption, total uptake of N, P and K and nutrient efficiency were the highest in formula 4. Therefore, Zamioculcas zamiifolia is adaptable to still hydroponics and formula 4 is the best among the formulae tested. In addition, the growth rate and absorption rate of water and nutrients by Zamioculcas zamiifolia were different during different periods.