Tulips and hyacinths are wonderful flowers that have many meanings, and because of their beautiful appearance and variety of colors, they are popular decorative objects for the interiors of our homes.
To grow tulip bulbs or hyacinths in water, you will need a glass container or jar, pebbles, the bulbs and, of course, water.
This process “tricks” the bulbs into thinking they have overwintered and activates flowering. This means they must remain dormant in a constantly cold environment.
To perform this process and grow tulip bulbs or hyacinths in water, follow the steps below:
Place some pebbles in a clean container and fill it about one-third full. The purpose of the pebbles is to reduce water consumption during the process and to allow the tulip roots to rest on them.
Place the tulip bulb with the tip facing up, making sure it is “stuck” at the bottom of the container.
Pour clean water to about 1 centimeter below the bulb. It is important that the bulb does not come into contact with water.
Leave the container in a cool, dark place to allow the bulb to develop. It will take about 15 to 16 weeks, during which you will need to change the water regularly and keep it at the same level.
After 16 weeks, you can expose the container to light. Don’t forget to change the water regularly.
A suitable climate is essential for tulips to grow in water. You may need to refrigerate the container for 16 weeks or immediately expose it to direct sunlight.
Make sure the onion gets the necessary cold, which can vary depending on the species.
You can also grow hyacinth bulbs using the same method. Hyacinth bulbs need to be cooled before they can bloom. Place the bulbs in a moisture-proof paper bag and leave them in a cool place, including the refrigerator, for 8 weeks.
Unlike tulips, you can expose the hyacinth container to light for the first 10 days after the bulb germinates, but make sure it’s not in direct sunlight. Filtered light is perfect.
