How to Grow Hyacinths in Water? A Detailed Guide to the Growing Method

The main place of origin for hyacinths is the Netherlands; they belong to the Liliaceae family and are also bulb plants. The flower spikes of hyacinths are very full and come in quite a few colors. The roots are still pure white. The growing period of 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 the growing method for hyacinths with everyone, and I hope you can learn it.

The Growing Method for Water-Cultured Hyacinths

1. First, prepare a transparent glass bottle shaped like a gourd. The bottle must be filled with water, and the hyacinth bulb is placed at the mouth of the bottle. A little charcoal can also be added to play a role in disinfection and preservation. The amount of water 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 black cloth. Keep the indoor temperature at 5—10°C. This is because only this is favorable for the hyacinth to root. After 20 days, the roots will sprout in a completely dark environment, and 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, and change the water once every 2-3 days to keep the water clean. Let the water soak 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 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 so that it can regain strength. If the bulb is stored well, it can still bloom the next year, but the flowers will be smaller and the flower stalk will also shrink; this is mainly because the bulb has already degenerated.

How to Grow Hyacinths in Water?

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 sun 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 whose mouth can hold the bulb, preferably a gourd-shaped container that is small at the top and large at the bottom, with a transparent glass texture 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 roots develop, 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 the growth of the root hairs.

4. In winter, move the container to a place with ample 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 form 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 you are growing them, do not worry if they do not bloom at this time. The above is about the growing method for water-cultured hyacinths, and I hope it is helpful to everyone.