can i grow bulbs in water or vase?

Answer 1

Yes, they look beautiful in a shallow bowl filled with small pebbles to match your decor. I have grown Grape Hyacinth like this - you simply settle the bulb in the nice bowl - glass/ceramic/ whatever, filled with tiny pebbles to match your color scheme. Add plenty of water to ensure the base of the bulb is constantly moist. The Hyacinths have a lovely scent and you can get them in white, purples, pinks, apricots etc. I havn't tried other bulbs - but they would probably work just as well.

Answer 2

Hi, The quick answer is yes. All bulbs require water and they all have roots, the question is what criteria to use when choosing a good species to grow by hydroculture or aquaculture.
you know that commercial crop are grown this way, lettuce for example, Yes, so it can't be very difficult can it! There are species of Buttercup (Rannunclus),Watercress and salad veg that grow naturally in either running or slow moving water so you could start your research there. Try for how they are adapted to the environment to start with then look for how they reproduce and are dispersed. Then you will have a handle on how to grow them. The Hyacinth needs a special jar, I think the chemist should be able to tell you were to get them mine was very helpfull. They can get special glass very easily. If not try your biology Technition or teacher in school or college.
I like the idea of growing grape hyacinths in pebbles I think that I might try that this year as well as the Christmas Hyacinth and Narcissus bulbs. Iris bulbs should also do well especially those that should be growing on the margins of a pool, you know the ones that grow in the boggi areas not the one for the rockery. Although they are not strickly bulbs but rhizomes but they are still storage organs similar to bulbs. You know anyone can grow bulbs in a special container but it takes some skill to grow rhizomes on or just in soil they require a lot of care as they dry out quickly in the house because of the heat. Displaying plants like these requires patients and attention to detail for your plants to look well and flower. You need pots and staging and loads of light and fresh air as well as protection in the winter. I hope that I have not put you off but caring for specialised plants like this requires a kind soul and money.

Answer 3

Yes you can grow bulbs like Hycinth in vase, care should be taken that its tip remain outside the water, only lower portion should be in the water, soon it will grow roots, shoots and flowers