PetalPal
The bulb is toxic to cats and dogs, and the sap can irritate skin. Wash your hands after handling the bulb.
Light
Bright, indirect light
Water
In water: keep the water 1 cm below the base of the bulb
Temperature
10-18°C. Cooler means a longer bloom.
Feed
Not needed
Do this when you get home
- If it's in water, keep the water about 1 cm below the base of the bulb. Only the roots should be in the water. A soaked bulb rots.
- Put it somewhere cool and bright, not next to a heater
Day to day
- If it's in water, change the water once a week
- A heavy flower spike will lean. A small stake will hold it.
- After it finishes, cut off the flower stem and leave the leaves so the bulb can recover
What the colors mean
- Purple hyacinthSadness, please forgive me (good for an apology)
- Pink hyacinthAdmiration, romance
- White hyacinthPurity, a quiet love
- Blue hyacinthNobility, a will to live
- Yellow hyacinthJoy, happiness
* Color meanings are popular sayings. The thought matters more.
Common questions
The bulb went soft and smelly?
The water was too high and the bulb rotted. Lower the water and use clean water. If it's rotten through, it's hard to save.
The flower stem leans to one side?
Hyacinths grow toward the light. Turn the pot a little every day.
