This article is a guide to Hydrangea care:
Selecting the right Hydrangea, pruning branches and roots, preparing water culture containers and water quality, placing Hydrangeas correctly, regularly changing water and adding nutrient solutions, maintaining suitable lighting and temperature, and paying attention to pest and disease control.
Hydrangeas, with their unique spherical flower clusters and rich colors, have become a favorite among indoor green plants. Water-cultivating Hydrangeas not only saves space but also makes the home environment fresher and more pleasant. Many gardeners often encounter problems such as yellowing leaves and root rot when trying to water-cultivate Hydrangeas. We will share some methods for water-cultivating Hydrangeas to help you easily grow beautiful Hydrangeas.
Selecting the right Hydrangea:
Choosing a healthy Hydrangea is the key to successful water cultivation. When selecting, you should choose a plant with lush branches and leaves, free from diseases and pests. It is best to choose branches from the current year as older branches have a lower survival rate in water cultivation.
Pruning branches and roots:
Before placing the Hydrangea in water, it is necessary to prune the branches and roots appropriately. Trim the long branches and leaves, leaving only 3-5 leaves to reduce water evaporation from the plant. Cut away the rotted part of the roots, leaving healthy roots.
Preparing water culture containers and water quality:
Water-cultivating Hydrangeas requires the use of transparent or semi-transparent containers to observe root growth. The size of the container should match the size of the plant to avoid being too small or too large. For water quality, it is best to use pure rainwater or filtered tap water with a pH value between 5.5 and 6.5.
Placing Hydrangeas correctly:
Place the pruned Hydrangea in water, ensuring the roots are completely submerged but the leaves do not touch the water surface to avoid rot. If there are air bubbles in the roots, they can be gently removed with a toothpick.
Regularly changing water and adding nutrient solutions:
In the process of water-cultivating Hydrangeas, it is necessary to change the water regularly, usually once a week. An appropriate amount of nutrient solution can be added to supplement the nutrients needed by the plant during water cultivation. The concentration of the nutrient solution should be diluted according to the instructions.
Maintaining suitable lighting and temperature:
Hydrangeas prefer scattered light and should be protected from direct sunlight. When kept indoors, they should be placed near a window or balcony with good ventilation. The suitable growth temperature for Hydrangeas is between 15-25°C, and they should be protected from low temperatures in winter.
Pay attention to pest and disease control:
When water-cultivating Hydrangeas, the incidence of pests and diseases is relatively low, but it is still necessary to check the plants regularly. If pests or diseases are found, timely measures should be taken for control.
Although water-cultivating Hydrangeas requires some skills, it can be done easily with the right methods. We hope that this article's sharing can help you, bringing new vitality to your indoor green plants!
References:
《Household Water-Cultivated Plant Care Manual》, published by China Forestry Publishing House in 2018.
《Techniques for Water-Cultivating Plants》, published by Shanghai Science and Technology Publishing House in 2019.