Different types of Hydroponics

[Andrew-L]

When growing hemp, I like to keep a mother plant, bonsai style, in soilless mixture, to propagate clones from, and she will live almost indefinitely as long as I do not induce flowering by changing the light cycle.

Is there anything wrong with not letting an orchid flower for longer periods of time in hopes of producing a bigger bloom when it does flower?

---------- Post added at 08:08 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:31 AM ----------

Really, main question.

Will orchids absorb more nutrients through hydroponic techniques than they would naturally?

This is the case with what I am accustomed to.

If not there there is no need for hydroponics less ease of watering

---------- Post added at 08:12 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:08 AM ----------

And in the case of semi hydroponics, air stone is not needed in leftover resivior?