The water hyacinth is a wonderful aquatic plant. Bulbs should be planted in the fall in cool, shady locations and planted in soil that is moist or placed in water. For growing in water, the bulbs must be dried in order to avoid premature release of roots. The bulb must be placed inside a vase which will contain at least 12 centimeters of water, preferable if it is with a narrow neck. What will be needed is to be careful to ensure that only the base of the bulb is in contact with the water. You will then have to put this container in a cool place and wait for the roots to develop a length of at least 10 centimeters before changing its home. You will place it in a warm and bright place.

Care: Its presence in your garden will have a wonderful decorative effect. It must be exposed in full sun, as it needs a lot of light to favor flowering, but not direct rays. In order to prevent the plant from losing its leaves, it must be fertilized properly and enrich the body of water on which it floats with organic matter. It is a plant that can not stand the cold, so it will be good to protect it during the winter and keep it at a temperature that does not drop below ten degrees centigrade.

Sowing: there is no need to be discouraged if you want to enjoy the beauty of this plant even if you haven't grown it in autumn. One of the peculiarities of this plant is that it can be forced to bloom even during the winter. By purchasing the right bulbs, you can sprinkle the home with the scent of these beautiful flowers. It will be possible to assist its flowering both in water and in pots with earth.