In local waters you will rarely see water hyacinth blooming. Most of the time the humidity in the pond is not high enough. In the aquarium, favorable conditions can be created under which the aquatic plant forms flowers.
When is the flowering time of the water hyacinth?
The flowering period of the water hyacinth extends from July to October, with the formation of flowers depending on factors such as light, humidity, temperature and nutrient supply. These conditions can be achieved more easily in an aquarium than in a garden pond.
The flowering time of the water hyacinth
The water hyacinth blooms in July and lasts until October. However, flowers only develop under very favorable circumstances.
The humidity is too low for water hyacinths even if they are planted in a pond with direct sunlight.
Blossom in the aquarium
Better conditions can be created in the aquarium to make water hyacinths bloom:
- Lots of light through plant lamps (€89.00 on Amazon)
- High humidity
- Sufficiently high temperatures
- High nutrient supply
The water hyacinth often needs additional fertilizer to thrive.
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Water hyacinths develop beautiful flowers. The colors range from light purple to steel blue. Up to 30 small individual flowers form on each flower spike.
