Common Grape Hyacinth

About Common Grape Hyacinth

Common Grape Hyacinth is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Common Grape Hyacinth likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Common Grape Hyacinth belongs to the Muscari genus, and is native to Europe.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Muscari botryoides

Genus

Muscari

Family

Asparagaceae

Order

Asparagales

Also known as

Compact Grape-hyacinth, Italian grape-hyacinth and grape-hyacinth

How to care for Common Grape Hyacinth

💦 Water

How often to water your Common Grape Hyacinth

Common Grape 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.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Common Grape Hyacinth in your home

Common Grape Hyacinth love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Common Grape Hyacinth does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Common Grape Hyacinth

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Common Grape 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 Common Grape Hyacinth after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Common Grape Hyacinth is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

💦 Water Needs

Common Grape 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.

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Common Grape 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 🏡.

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.

🪴 Soil

Common Grape 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!

💩 Fertilizer

Common Grape Hyacinth should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Common Grape Hyacinth can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

🧐 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.