Can water hyacinth be grown in soil?

Can water hyacinth be grown in soil?

Water hyacinth can be grown in soil, and the specific cultivation time is March-April. In addition, it can also be grown hydroponically. Hydroponics and soil cultivation each have their own advantages, but hydroponics has higher requirements for water quality and requires frequent water changes.

Water hyacinth can be grown in soil even without roots. Loose soil with good water absorption is best. It can be mixed with leaf mold and garden soil during maintenance.

How to grow water hyacinth in soil

1. Light: Water hyacinth likes light very much, and the plant needs sufficient light to grow. The daily light time is best about 4-6 hours. Appropriate shade is needed in summer to prevent excessive light from burning the plant.

2. Fertilization: Soil-grown water hyacinth needs to be fertilized with liquid nitrogen and potassium fertilizers once a month to ensure the greenness of the plant's leaves and make the plant more ornamental.

Precautions for soil culture of water hyacinth

1. Soil-grown water hyacinth should be pruned every spring, and all withered leaves and branches should be cut off. This will be conducive to better growth of water hyacinth.

2. When repotting soil-grown water hyacinth, the original soil needs to be mixed in. Generally, adding about 30% of new soil is enough to help the plant adapt to the new environment faster.