Is hyacinth poisonous? Which culture method is better, soil culture or water culture?

Delicate and fragrant hyacinth is the favorite of many flower friends, but for many novice farmers, there are also some scruples, such as hyacinth poisonous? Will it cause harm to the body? And which culture method is better, soil culture or water culture?

Is hyacinth poisonous?

1. The flower scent of hyacinth is non-toxic.

If the flower scent of hyacinth is non-toxic, but because of its strong fragrance, it is not suitable for people with respiratory diseases, asthma and allergies to pollen. In addition, pregnant women and infants in the sensitive period should also stay away from hyacinth.

The smell of hyacinth flowers for a long time will easily make people insomnia and dizziness, so when raising hyacinth, do not put it in the bedroom or study, it is better to put it in a more airy balcony or living room.

2. the whole plant of hyacinth is poisonous.

Although the flower scent of hyacinth is not toxic, its plant is indeed toxic, especially the seed bulb. Therefore, we must avoid accidental eating, a small amount of accidental eating will generally produce symptoms such as dizziness and acute gastroenteritis, if the intake is too large, there is a risk of paralysis.

This is because hyacinth contains a lot of alkaloids, so if you accidentally touch the sap of seed balls and stems while raising hyacinths, be sure to wash your hands with soapy water. If you have children at home, keep hyacinths out of their reach.

Second, which culture method is better, hyacinth soil culture or water culture?

Hyacinth can be cultivated either in soil or in water, so which culture method is better, soil culture or water culture? In fact, it still depends on personal preferences.

1. Hydroponics is more environmentally friendly.

Hydroponic culture is the most popular breeding method at present, which is not only environmentally friendly but also easy to operate. Generally speaking, as long as you change the water in time, you can change the water every 7 days or so. But if you want the hyacinth plant to grow bigger, you can add a little nutrient solution each time you change the water.

When changing water, it is best to rest the newly received tap water for about 2 hours before carrying out related operations. The water level should be about 1 cm away from the root disk.

2. Soil culture is easier to take care of.

Compared with the hyacinth of soil culture, hyacinth will be easier to take care of, there is no need to change water operation, generally give the flowers occasionally bask in the sun. And local hyacinths can bloom for many years in a row.

But local hyacinth also has some precautions:

(1) planting time

The planting time of hyacinth in soil culture is from mid-early October to early November every year, which is most beneficial to the root development of hyacinth.

(2) keep warm in winter

When it is very cold in winter, measures should be taken to prevent cold and keep warm, covering the ground or potted plants with a layer of plastic film to protect the bulbs and roots from freezing, and to prevent hyacinths from catching arrows.

Warm Tip: whether it is hydroponics or soil culture, the choice of planting balls is very critical, to choose the skin without mechanical scars, full and heavy balls, so that the flowers will be more full and gorgeous.