How to grow hyacinths in water? A complete guide to the latest growing methods

The main place of origin for hyacinths is the Netherlands. They belong to the lily family and are also bulb plants. The flower spikes of hyacinths are very full and come in many colors. The roots are still pure white. The growing season for hyacinths is in winter and early spring, and the flowering period is also at this time. Summer is the dormant period for hyacinths. So we generally grow hyacinths as annual flowers. Below, the editor will share with you the growing methods for hyacinths, and I hope everyone can learn them.

Growing methods for water-cultured hyacinths

1. First, prepare a transparent glass bottle shaped like a gourd. The bottle should be filled with water, and the hyacinth bulb should be placed at the mouth of the bottle. You can also add a small amount of charcoal, which plays a role in disinfection and preservation. The water level should be limited so that it does not touch the bottom of the bulb.

2. Once it is set up, place it in a dark place, and also cover the bottle with a black cloth. Keep the indoor temperature at 5—10°C. This is because this is favorable for the hyacinth to take root. After 20 days, the roots will sprout in a completely dark environment. At this time, it should be taken out to bask in the sun.

3. After the root system has grown fully, move it to a bright place without direct sunlight, keep the temperature above 10°C, change the water once every 2-3 days, and keep the water clean. Let the water reach the roots; there is no need to water or fertilize.

4. After the hyacinth flowers fade, the flower stem should be cut off, and the bulb should be taken out and planted in a pot so that the bulb can become plump. When the leaves wither, dig out the bulb and store it well. In autumn, it can be planted again in a pot to restore its vigor. If the bulb is stored well, it can still bloom in the second year, but the flowers will be smaller and the flower stalk will also shrink. This is mainly because the bulb has already begun to degenerate.

How to grow water-cultured hyacinths?

1. Watering is very important: if growing in clear water, it should be changed once a week; if growing in nutrient solution, it can be changed once every half month. No matter how it is grown, the key is to keep the water clean.

2. Growing environment: after sprouting, it should be placed in a bright, well-ventilated spot with sunlight to help its growth. At first, give it one or two hours of sunlight each day, then gradually increase it to seven or eight hours. Be sure to maintain sufficient sunlight exposure.

Precautions for growing water-cultured hyacinths

1. Choose a container with a mouth that can hold the bulb, preferably a gourd-shaped container that is small at the top and large at the bottom, with transparent glass being better.

2. The water temperature should not be high; below 15°C is better.

3. Place the bulb on the neck of the bottle. After it takes root, the water level can be lowered until the roots just barely touch the water surface. This allows the roots to fully absorb oxygen and promotes root growth.

4. In winter, move the container to a place with plenty of sunlight to encourage the plant to produce large, strong flowers.

5. You can also plant several hyacinths in a fish tank, using sand as the substrate and adding shade-loving ferns to create a small scene full of wild charm, which is also very unique.

In fact, after the first water culture, hyacinths will not bloom right away; you have to wait until the second year for them to bloom. So when growing them, do not worry if they do not bloom at this time. The above are the growing methods for water-cultured hyacinths. I hope they are helpful to everyone.