What are the care methods for hyacinths
If you want to know the care methods for hyacinths and understand the management essentials of growing hyacinths, the following will introduce the knowledge of caring for flowers to everyone.
The shape and growth habits of hyacinths are somewhat similar to those of Chinese narcissus, but there are obvious differences between the two. The bulbs of narcissus are ovoid, with brownish skin, and several small bulbs usually grow on both sides of the large bulb. The leaves of narcissus are long and strap-like, with each bulb producing 4-6 leaves. The flowering period is from December to the following February.
The bulbs of hyacinths are flat and spherical, with the outer surface being purple-blue or light green. The flowers resemble racemes, with 5-15 or even more than 20 flowers. The flower colors are rich, including white, yellow, blue, dark red, etc., and the flowering period is in March-April. The hyacinth inflorescence is compact and colorful, superior to narcissus.
Hyacinths are suitable for both potting and hydroponics. They prefer a sunny and cool, humid environment, and the soil should be fertile and well-draining sandy loam. For potting, it is suitable to use a mixture of decomposed leaf soil, garden soil, and sand as the growing medium. Planting is usually done in October. After planting, water thoroughly and place in a cool room, maintaining a room temperature of 4-6 degrees Celsius to promote root growth. After the plants sprout, move them to a warm, sunny location and gradually increase the temperature to 18-22 degrees Celsius.
After flowering, promptly cut off the withered flower stems to promote bulb growth. During the growing period, hyacinths need to be placed in a sunny location and the potting soil should be kept moist. After the flower stems emerge, spray water on the leaves daily to increase air humidity. Before and after flowering, apply a thin solution of decomposed cake fertilizer to promote healthy plant growth with lush leaves and abundant flowers. However, hyacinths have a low reproductive ability.
What are the care methods for hyacinths
Hyacinths usually produce only 1-2 bulbils each year. To increase the繁殖 coefficient and expand the繁殖量, a cutting operation can be performed on the mother bulb during the summer dormant period to stimulate the growth of more bulbils. The specific method is to evenly cut away a part of the bulb at the base of the mother plant with a sharp knife, making the stem plate concave, and then making a cut from bottom to top. After the juice secreted from the cut dries slightly, it should be disinfected.
After 2-3 months, many small bulbs can grow from the wound. At this time, they can be planted separately, moved to a semi-shaded location for care after rooting and sprouting, and the environment should be kept cool and well-ventilated. Under room temperature conditions of about 18 degrees Celsius, it will take approximately two months to bloom.
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