How to grow hyacinths in pots and in water? Learn to cultivate their tranquil, elegant beauty
Hyacinth, also known as Dutch narcissus and five-color narcissus. Its inflorescence is large and compact, its posture delicate and lovely, its flower colors rich and varied, and its fragrance pleasant. It is suitable for pot culture and water culture, placed on balconies and in rooms for people to admire; it is also suitable as a cut flower for vase arrangements, and is a popular flower that has won people's affection.
Hyacinth prefers a warm, humid winter, a cool and slightly dry summer, and a sunny environment. Well-drained, loose, fertile sandy loam is suitable for its growth. It has the habit of rooting in autumn, sending up new shoots in February and March of early spring, blooming in April and May, and having the plants wither and enter dormancy in June.
Hyacinths can be planted outdoors or in pots, and are also suitable for hydroponic culture when grown at home.
(1) Pot culture
For the potting soil, a growing medium made of leaf mold, garden soil and river sand in a 1/3 ratio each can be used. The planting depth should be such that the shoulder of the bulb is level with the soil surface. After planting, water thoroughly, place in a cold room, and cover with dry sandy soil, with the thickness of the covering such that the flower pot is no longer visible. Keep the room temperature at 4°C to 6°C to encourage root development. When the flower stem begins to grow, move the pot to a warm place and gradually raise the temperature to 22°C; it will then bloom in March and April. In June, when the temperature gradually grows hotter and the leaves turn yellow and withered, knock the bulb out of the pot and store it in a ventilated, cool place indoors.
Hyacinth likes a sunny and relatively humid environment, so during the growth and development period it should be placed in a place with ample sunlight. At the same time, the potting soil should be kept moist at all times. After the flower scape emerges, spray water on the leaf surface 1 to 2 times a day to increase air humidity. Apply 1 to 2 times of well-rotted dilute liquid fertilizer before and after flowering; fertilizing after flowering helps promote the growth of bulblets.
(2) Water culture
Growing hyacinths in water is basically the same as water-culturing Chinese narcissus. In October to November, select healthy, plump bulbs and place them upright in a shallow basin, surround them with some pebbles, pour in a small amount of clean water, and first place them in a cool, dark place (preferably covering the basin surface with black cloth) to encourage rooting. After rooting, gradually move the water basin to a place with light. At a temperature of 18°C, it will bloom in about two months. After flowering, the bulbs can be planted in soil, and after the leaves wither, they can be dug up and stored. During water culture, change the water once every 2 to 3 days, and add a small amount of charcoal to the water to absorb impurities and disinfect and prevent rot. When changing the water, do not move the root system; pour the water in from the edge. If the bulbs are placed in a shallow basin and then decorated with some smooth, colorful small pebbles, the effect is even better.
For growing on a home desk or table, a specially made wide-mouthed glass bottle can also be used for water culture. This kind of container is transparent, and in the clear water you can view the bulb, leaves, flowers and roots; among the clear water the white roots float upright, adding even more ornamental interest. The specific method is: place the bulb at the cup-shaped mouth of the glass bottle, fill the bottle with water, with the amount of water limited to the water surface being close to the base of the bulb, and be careful never to wet the bulb. After the bulb takes root, the roots will naturally extend toward the bottom of the bottle; then add a little charcoal to absorb impurities in the water and prevent the water from becoming foul. Place it in a cool, dark place indoors, keep the room temperature at 10°C to 15°C, and after about one month the root system can grow out. After the roots have grown fully, move it to a semi-light place, control the temperature at 18°C, add water frequently, and do not fertilize. After the leaves grow out, place it in a place with ample light. After the stem emerges, change the water once every 2 to 3 days. After the flowers fade, plant the bulb in potting soil; after the leaves wither, dig it out and store it well for replanting.
To propagate hyacinths, the bulblet division method is usually used.
The influence of hyacinths on the home environment
Whether it is a warm and comfortable little home or a grand and imposing villa, green plants are both pleasing to the eye and have effects such as freshening the air. How should green plants be chosen to better combine ornamental, practical and other effects into one?
Hyacinth plants are low and neat, with dignified inflorescences, abundant flower colors, beautiful flower forms and brilliant colors. Set off by smooth, fresh green leaves, they are tranquil and elegant, and are one of the famous bulbous flowers that bloom in early spring, as well as an important type of potted flower. They are suitable for arranging flower beds, flower borders and flower troughs, and can also be used as cut flowers, potted plants or water-grown ornamentals.
The Netherlands is the main production area for hyacinths, but it was not until after the 1980s that hyacinths developed considerably throughout the country, and they were widely used in spring flower exhibitions and potted flower sales. To date, the cultivation of hyacinths has begun to enter homes and public places for indoor decoration and display, and demand has increased year by year. This shows that their popularity is deepening continuously.
Hyacinth flower colors are rich and varied, including purple, light purple, white, red, peach red, pink, blue, blue-purple and so on. If you have several hyacinths of different colors in your room, then it is as if you are in a sea of flowers, giving you a rich and colorful feeling; each has its own merits and its own characteristics. More importantly
Besides being ornamental, the flowers can also be used to extract aromatic oil. Hyacinths can also give off a rich fragrance, making them a world-famous fragrant flower today, favored by many people. Hyacinths are not only charming in flower, but their fragrance is even more intoxicating. In a room full of floral fragrance, no matter how tense your emotions are, they will gradually relax, letting you long for that fairy-tale-like world, temporarily forgetting the pressure of work and the burdens of life, free from all troubles, and fully enjoying this time and space that belongs to you.
No matter how delicate and beautiful the flowers are, they all need our careful care and attentive cultivation to produce the most beautiful blooms and present the most beautiful colors. So let this hyacinth, under your care, decorate your life.
Matching hyacinths with home styles
Hyacinths have outstanding grace and a beautiful appearance, standing out among flowers. The Dutch were the first to cultivate hyacinths, and later they gradually spread to our country, where they have been welcomed and loved by people. People's market demand for hyacinths is also growing. With their dignified inflorescences, abundant flower colors, beautiful flower forms and brilliant colors, hyacinths create a distinctive scene. Set off by smooth, fresh green leaves, they are tranquil and elegant, and are one of the famous bulbous flowers that bloom in early spring, as well as an important type of potted flower. They are suitable for arranging flower beds, flower borders and flower troughs, and can also be used as cut flowers, potted plants or water-grown ornamentals. Besides being ornamental, the flowers can also be used to extract aromatic oil.
Today, there are about 130 or more horticultural varieties of hyacinths worldwide, mainly divided into two categories: "Dutch types" and "Roman types." The former are the authentic varieties, with most plants growing only 1 flower scape, a sturdy habit, and relatively large flowers. The latter are mostly mutated hybrids, with each plant able to bear two or three flower scapes, a delicate and weak habit, and relatively small flowers. Most consumers prefer to buy Dutch hyacinths.
White hyacinths give you a fresh and gentle feeling. If your room is in a pastoral style, casual and simple, then white hyacinths will absolutely enhance that atmosphere for you.
The flower language of blue hyacinths is life, and they are one of the representative potted plants deeply loved by Europeans. Through continuous variety improvement, there are now also hyacinths in colors such as white and yellow, but the most original variety is blue. In other words, the blue hyacinth is the ancestor of all hyacinths, so its flower language is - life. Anyone born under the blessing of this flower has a life brimming with vitality. Of course, they also attract a lot of attention from the opposite sex, and their romantic luck is quite good!
The flower language of red hyacinths is moving love. When your room has a pot of flowers that constantly conveys warm affection to you, just looking at them is enough to fill you with emotion.
There are also hyacinths in various colors such as pink, purple and yellow. Choose the one that best matches your home style. Believe that as long as it is suitable, it is the best choice.
Hyacinths have many meanings, but there is always one you love, so keep that love in your room.