Spring, oh beautiful spring. The number one request we receive at The Secret Garden during spring is for blooming plants. We send them to family, friends, co-workers, and even have people buy them for themselves. So now the question ~ "How do I care for my blooming plant?"
In this article we will discuss the care and handling of one of our favorites ~ Hyacinth.
- Keep your Hyacinth in a cool location. Avoid placing it under heating vents, on top of electronics, or in rooms that have a habit of getting very warm. The cooler the temperature the longer your hyacinth will bloom for you. We try to keep our shop under 70 degrees in the day and down to about 55 degrees in the night time.
- Water your hyacinth every 2 to 3 days. Avoid over watering, the valuable nutrients in the soil will be washed away if you do this. If you are unsure if your plant needs water test it with the pencil trick. Put a sharpened pencil down into the soil, about 1/2 way down the depth of the pot. If it comes out dry, your plant needs water, if it comes out moist you are fine.
- Bright indirect light works best. Make sure your plant enjoys all of the sunlight it can get without placing it in a window. We find that if the plant receives to much light the blooms open quicker and it can also scorch the leaves of your hyacinth.
If you follow these simple steps your hyacinth will enjoy a long healthy life. Now remember to save those bulbs to be planted again this fall.
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