Plant Care Wild Hyacinth

Wild Hyacinth

Also known as

camash, camosh, common camas, common camash, quamash, small camas, blue camas and star camas

Taxonomy

Camassia quamash
Camassia
Asparagaceae
Asparagales

How to care for Wild Hyacinth

💦 Water

How often to water your Wild Hyacinth

Water needs for Wild Hyacinth
0.5 cups
every 9

Wild Hyacinth needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Wild Hyacinth

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Wild Hyacinth in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Wild Hyacinth: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Wild Hyacinth love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Wild Hyacinth does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Wild Hyacinth in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Wild Hyacinth

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Wild Hyacinth: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Wild Hyacinth after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Wild Hyacinth prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Wild Hyacinth Water Frequency →

Wild Hyacinth Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Wild Hyacinth requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Wild Hyacinth Light Requirements →

Wild Hyacinth Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Wild Hyacinth is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


🪴 Soil

Wild Hyacinth does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Wild Hyacinth →

Best Pots for Wild Hyacinth →

When and How to Successfully Repot Wild Hyacinth →

What Are Healthy Wild Hyacinth Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Wild Hyacinth grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Wild Hyacinth →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Wild Hyacinth grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Wild Hyacinth Lifecycle →

Wild Hyacinth Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Wild Hyacinth →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Wild Hyacinth, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Wild Hyacinth

Wild Hyacinth

Wild Hyacinth


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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