Hyacinthus orientalis Jan Bos

Red Hyacinth

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Fragrant spring-blooming bulb with deep red-pink flower spikes and glossy strap-like leaves. Popular forced indoor plant in winter/spring.
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Plant Details

Common Name Red Hyacinth
Family Asparagaceae
Genus Hyacinthus
Species Orientalis
Variety Jan Bos
Origin Mediterranean / Turkey
Blooming Spring, typically Feb-April indoors
Leaf Color Deep green
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained potting mix with sand or bulb fiber, pH slightly acidic to neutral

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Watering

Keep moist during active growth and flowering; allow soil to dry completely after foliage dies back for dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light during growth; direct morning sun acceptable, avoid scorching heat during bloom

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Fertilization

Apply balanced bulb fertilizer at planting; stop feeding when flowers fade to encourage bulb storage

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Pruning

Cut spent flower stalks immediately; do not cut leaves until they turn yellow and wither naturally

Pest Control Aphid Bulb Mite Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 77°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 20000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 80%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
200 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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