A Detailed Guide to Growing Hyacinths (Hyacinthus orientalis)

Many friends enjoy growing hyacinths in water, and the colors of their flowers are truly lovely. Hyacinths are also a plant very well suited to growing at home. But some growers don't know how to care for them, so today let's learn about how to grow hyacinths.

1. When to plant hyacinths:

Normally, hyacinths gradually go on sale from late September to early October. At this time, gardening enthusiasts in northern regions can plant them, and they will generally bloom around the end of January the following year. If planted a little later, they can be timed to bloom during the Spring Festival. For gardening enthusiasts in southern regions, because the average temperature is still relatively high, it is not suitable to plant them right away at this time. It is best to delay a bit, with mid-October as a reference point, postponing appropriately.

Some gardening enthusiasts also wonder when it is suitable to grow hyacinths in water. Water culture and soil planting follow the same planting time, with nothing special to consider.

2. Key points for growing hyacinths:

Hyacinths are widely recognized among gardening enthusiasts as a beginner-friendly flower: easy to grow and rewarding. But even so, some enthusiasts run into various problems, most commonly rot and mold. Based on the editor's years of experience growing hyacinths, the main cause of these problems is soil that is too wet; in water culture, it is because the bulb stays in contact with water for long periods, or because water splashes onto the center of the bulb when watering.

So if growing in soil, the potting mix should rather be on the dry side than soggy for long periods. Even if there is a little mold, as long as the potting soil and air are dry, it will heal naturally. Conversely, if you can't resist and water every few days, then the situation will not look good.

For water culture, the water level must not be too high. After roots have formed, the water level should be about 1 cm below the root plate. When watering, be sure not to splash water onto the center of the bulb.