How much does a pot of hyacinth cost? Detailed guide to selection tips
Hyacinths are richly fragrant and are the most fragrant variety among the flowering plants discovered by research, with a great many types - garden cultivars alone number more than 2000. Today the editor will introducehow much a pot of hyacinth costs? How to select hyacinths?What little care tips are there for hyacinths?Let us learn about them together!
I. How much does a pot of hyacinth cost?
The price of hyacinths depends on the size and variety; the larger the size and the rarer the variety, the relatively more expensive it is. Size can be understood as the size of the bulb; the larger the bulb, the more expensive. In flower markets, a pot of hyacinth with a hydroponic vase costs about 15-20 yuan, and of course in some places it may be sold more cheaply, 10-15 yuan is also possible, for example at the fresh flower market in Kunming, where flowers are relatively cheaper than in other parts of the country. Buying a hyacinth bulb online costs about 4-5 yuan (not including the hydroponic vase), and a hydroponic vase costs about 3-5 yuan (plastic ones are cheaper than glass ones). Some online sellers advertise 0.5 yuan each or 6 yuan with free shipping, and also give away nutrient solution, hydroponic vases and the like; it is advisable not to buy such goods. Some flower lovers who have bought them report that such hyacinths are mostly rather small or of a single flower color, and the quality is uneven.
II. How to select hyacinths?
1. When buying hyacinths, first touch the surface of the bulb with your hand to see whether there is any mold or incomplete development. If there is mold, touching it will feel like small pits and a soft texture; if development is incomplete, the surface of the bulb will not feel round and plump.
2. The second step is to look with the naked eye at whether the base plate is neat, whether the surface is smooth, and whether there is serious color difference. If the base plate is not neat and not smooth, do not buy it.
3. Hold the bulb and smell it carefully to see whether there is a serious rotting odor. Some bulbs are placed together with other spoiled bulbs and plants during transport, and are easily infected and carry mold.
III. Little care tips for hyacinths
1. Fertile soil
Potted hyacinths need sandy soil that drains well, is rich in nutrients and fertile. The soil should preferably be moist rather than dry, and about 10-15 cm of soil should be placed over the hyacinth bulb. After 7-8 weeks, when the sprout has grown to more than 10 cm, the covering soil can be removed and the plant exposed directly to sunlight, but the light must be suitable. When growing hyacinths, use organic nutrient solution to promote rooting and ensure the growth of the hyacinth. Pay attention to correct watering and fertilizer application to avoid burning the plant's roots and causing the plant to turn yellow and drop petals.
2. Care during the flowering period
Hyacinths bloom for about two weeks; in a low-temperature environment, the flowering period of hyacinths is longer. After they bloom, the hyacinths can be placed indoors, and it is enough simply to give them a little sun every day; this can extend the flowering period.
3. How to handle them after flowering
After hyacinths finish flowering, do not throw them away. The faded flowers can be removed and the bulb nurtured. Every 2 weeks, some liquid organic fertilizer can be applied to promote the growth of the rhizome, so that they can bloom better the next year. Specifically, wait until summer, when the hyacinth leaves wither, then they can all be cut off, leaving only the bulbous root. Water sparingly, and once the hyacinth has fully entered dormancy, stop watering and place it in a cool place. When spring comes the next year, the hyacinth can bloom into beautiful flowers.
The above is an introduction to how much a pot of hyacinth costs and how to select hyacinths. We hope it can help you!