Is the Hippeastrum bulb disposable?
This article elaborates on the topic of Hippeastrum, a bulbous flower. Is the Hippeastrum bulb disposable? Let's find out together next.
Many flower enthusiasts ask whether Hippeastrum bulbs are disposable because they heard that hyacinths can only be planted for one year. Since a Hippeastrum bulb costs 20-30 yuan, it would be a loss if it were disposable. I can tell you that Hippeastrum can be planted for many years in China and blooms every year!
Hippeastrum is different from these exotic bulbous plants like hyacinths and tulips. Besides hyacinths and tulips, which most enthusiasts choose to plant for one year, others like narcissus, Hippeastrum, and grape hyacinths can be planted for many years. If planted properly, they have a good reblooming rate the second year! The small bulbs produced can also bloom after they grow bigger.
Hyacinths and tulips are not necessarily disposable after one year. The reblooming effect may be slightly poorer the second year, and they are not expensive either. Therefore, many enthusiasts buy new bulbs every year. If you don't mind the reblooming effect, they can also be planted for many years. However, it's almost impossible for the small bulbs produced by hyacinths to bloom in China, but the original bulbs can still bloom.
For Hippeastrum, enthusiasts should remember that the depth of planting the bulb is important. There is a saying: "Plant shallowly for blooming, plant deeply for bulb development." Enthusiasts can arrange the planting depth according to the condition of their Hippeastrum.
The content shared above about whether Hippeastrum bulbs are disposable—or not, and can also produce small bulbs every year—hopefully, it can help you. At the same time, I hope everyone comes to see more green plant and flower experience and common knowledge!