Let me tell you about whether hydrangeas can be grown indoors and the detailed explanation of hydrangea care in the aspect of green plants and flowers. Next, let's get to know together.
Hydrangeas are gradually entering the flowering period. Flower enthusiasts who love them must check on them several times a day, making their mood beautiful. Hydrangeas are the main flowers of summer, with large and brightly colored flowers, which are really attractive. However, when growing hydrangeas, we need to consider whether they have any impact on our health. Although hydrangeas are nice, in three situations, they should not be placed indoors, or it can be "harmful," so don't ignore the advice.
Do not place hydrangeas in the bedroom when they enter the flowering period
If the hydrangea has no flower buds or the flower buds are small and the petals have not opened, it can be placed in the bedroom for care. When the hydrangea has entered the flowering period, it is best not to place it in the bedroom and should be moved outdoors for care. Especially avoid placing flowering hydrangeas in the bedroom, or it can be "harmful," so don't ignore the advice. If there are no outdoor conditions, when the hydrangea enters the flowering period, we can place it on a well-ventilated balcony or near a window that family members rarely go to.
The reason is that when hydrangeas are flowering, they have a lot of pollen. The longer the flowers bloom, the richer the pollen. Placing flowering hydrangeas in the bedroom, as the air circulates, pollen will enter the air and then be inhaled or come into contact with our bodies, causing some discomfort. Moreover, the entire hydrangea plant is toxic, with the toxin mainly present in the sap. If family members accidentally ingest or get the sap on their skin, it can pose certain safety risks.
Some flower enthusiasts might say, "Hydrangeas have a lot of pollen? I haven't noticed that." The initial petals that open on the hydrangea are not real petals but sepals. After blooming for a while, the flowers in the center of the sepals open, and pollen appears, and there is a lot of it (similar to bougainvillea). Sometimes when the wind blows, the pollen from the hydrangea is blown onto the leaves, creating a white layer.
Can hydrangeas be grown indoors?
Do not place hydrangeas indoors if you have pets or children who don't understand
I've already mentioned that the entire hydrangea plant is toxic and can cause poisoning if ingested. Of course, normal people would not eat hydrangeas, but what if there are pets or children who don't understand? They might eat the hydrangeas and cause unnecessary trouble. A flower enthusiast once said that her dog liked to chew on her plants, and one day when she came back from work, she found that it had chewed a pot of hydrangeas to pieces. She was worried sick and feared it would get poisoned. She rushed it to the vet, but it turned out to be fine. She guessed it was just playing and didn't actually eat it. Since then, she dare not grow any toxic plants, as she has a mental block.
Therefore, if you have mischievous pets or children who don't understand, it's best not to place hydrangeas where they can reach them. If you want to grow hydrangeas at home, you can place them in a high, well-ventilated spot, which will help the hydrangeas grow and prevent pets or children from ingesting them and getting poisoned. Never casually place hydrangeas on the ground, as you never know which will come first, tomorrow or an accident—don't be too complacent.
Seeing this, some flower enthusiasts might say, "Since the entire hydrangea plant is toxic, can it not be grown?" Of course not, the toxin is in the sap, so it's fine to just admire it without touching. However, since the sap is toxic, we should take protective measures when pruning to avoid getting sap on our skin. Also, although the entire hydrangea plant is toxic, its toxicity is not very strong and not as scary as imagined.