Plants in a Pot: How to Care for Hyacinths

12.06.2023 15:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:25

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Hyacinth is a bright, beautiful flower that can be grown both outdoors and indoors. In the article, we will tell you how to properly grow a plant.

How to care for a hyacinth flower in a pot

Watch the soil moisture, it should not dry out. You need to water little by little, but constantly. In this case, water must be poured under the root, avoiding contact with the bulb or leaves. You can water gently along the edge of the pot, but there is a more suitable method for hyacinth - bottom watering.

Hyacinths love moist soil, but to prevent rotting of the bulbs, do not allow stagnant water. When watering, try not to get water on the buds, bulbs and leaf axils.

What to do with hyacinths after they have faded

After the end of flowering, the arrow must be unequivocally cut off. Moreover, this must be done even before the formation of seed pods, otherwise they will take away nutrients from the bulb, thereby weakening it.

How long do hyacinths live in pots

If the plant is kept in conditions close to natural, the hyacinth will live in a pot for 8-10 years. To prolong its viability, transplant the flower into the ground in spring. If, after the end of flowering, the green part of the hyacinth does not die off, the plant will bloom again.

Author: Diana Dashkevich Editor internet resource

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  1. How to care for a hyacinth flower in a pot
  2. What to do with hyacinths after they have faded
  3. How long do hyacinths live in pots