How to cultivate Hyacinth orientalis in water culture
If you want to know how to cultivate Hyacinth orientalis in water culture and related topics about flowers suitable for hydroponics in glass bottles, the following is an introduction for you.
Hyacinth orientalis
Visiting a friend's house, the host was attracted by a pot of Hyacinth orientalis in their home!
Amazing, beautiful, unique!
The host's heart was instantly illuminated, thinking about sharing the beauty of potted Hyacinth orientalis with friends, let's ignite together!
(It's rare to feel the scorching heat in southern cities this year, what a rare climate!)
Talking about Hyacinth orientalis
Hyacinth orientalis, also known as grape lily, grape musk orchid, and blue pot flower, belongs to the Lily family, blue pot flower genus, and is a perennial bulbous flower.
Native to central and southern Europe. It is a small and exquisite member of the hyacinth family, with unique flower shapes, lovely blue color, and when potted and placed on the balcony, windowsill, or table, it adds a special charm.
Hyacinth orientalis prefers a warm, humid, and sunny environment. It is cold-tolerant, suitable for cool weather in early summer, and can tolerate semi-shade. It grows well in fertile, loose, and well-drained sandy loam.
By the way, like lilies, the bulbs of Hyacinth orientalis have a dormant habit in summer.
Hyacinth orientalis planting techniques
【Best growing regions】
Nationalwide
【Temperature】
Growth temperature is 13-20°C, cold-tolerant, and can be cultivated outdoors in winter in East and North China.
【Watering】
Until the seedlings emerge, there is no need to water if the potting soil is not dry.
Keep the potting soil moist during the growing period, water thoroughly when the soil surface is dry, and avoid overly wet soil.
Stop watering during the bulb dormancy period and keep it dry.
Tip from the host: When watering, avoid pouring water into the leaf heart.
【Potting soil】
Suitable for growing in fertile, loose, and well-drained sandy loam.
Potted plants can use a mixture of decomposed leaf soil, fertile garden soil, and sand as the growing medium.
How to cultivate Hyacinth orientalis in water culture
【Fertilizing】
If a base fertilizer is added before planting, apply a thin fertilizer 1-2 times during the leaf growth period.
If no base fertilizer is added to the potting soil, apply a 5-fold diluted liquid fertilizer every 15 days during the growing period, or apply 1000-fold "Flower More" general fertilizer once to promote rapid growth and flowering.
【Placement location】
South balcony, east balcony, west balcony
【Buying and handling】
Hyacinth orientalis is usually cultivated through bulb division or seed sowing.
Buying bulbs
When buying bulbs, choose bulbs that are full, with intact skin, and firm. You can also choose potted mature plants.
After buying the bulbs, to enhance their ornamental value, you can plant several bulbs in one pot, water thoroughly after planting, and place them in a sunny area for maintenance after the seedlings adapt.
Buying seeds
If buying seeds, they should be sown in autumn and will germinate in April of the following year. For potted plants purchased directly, first place them in a well-ventilated area without strong sunlight to adapt to the home environment, and then move them to the balcony for maintenance.
The host teaches you how to cultivate Hyacinth orientalis in water culture
In addition to potted cultivation, Hyacinth orientalis can also be cultivated using water culture.
Oh, the method of water culture for Hyacinth orientalis is basically the same as that for narcissus water culture.
Water culture method
1. Buy strong and full bulbs in late autumn, place them upright in a shallow pot, surround them with small pebbles, and pour some clear water.
2. Place it in a dark and shaded area, preferably covering the pot surface with black cloth to encourage bulb root growth.
3. After the roots grow, remove the black cloth and gradually move the shallow pot to a sunny area, maintaining a temperature of about 18°C.
Tip from the host: Under these conditions, it will bloom in about 2 months.