Hydrangea, is it better to grow in deep water or shallow water?
Today's focus is on whether it is better to grow hydrangeas in deep water or shallow water, and an explanation of the symbolism and meaning of hydrangea flowers in the field of flowers. Next, the editor will introduce to everyone.
If we do not use the floral materials bought from the flower shop temporarily, we will put them in a flower pot or vase. Since different flowers have different characteristics, their water requirements and absorption rates are also different, so different flowers need to maintain good water retention by adjusting the water level in the flower pot or vase.
We all know about deep water maintenance and low water maintenance. Do you know which flowers are suitable for deep water care and which are suitable for low water maintenance? Let's learn together!
Low Water Maintenance
Plants that usually require low water maintenance control the water level because the flower material itself does not like water very much or has a general water absorption rate.
While most flowers like water, there are a few exceptions, such as Barberton Daisy and Cinnabar, Calathea, and most ornamental fruit trees like Eucalyptus, Coralline, and Snow fruit, which are all low-water flowers.
If these flower materials are grown in deep water, it will accelerate the metabolism of the plant, shorten the ornamental period of fresh flowers, easily cause smelly water, and shorten the preservation time of the flower materials, so low water maintenance is needed. Generally, only 1/3 of the water in the flower container should be changed every 2-3 days. When changing water, trim the end of the flower stem to a 45-degree angle to increase the water absorption area.
Deep Water Maintenance
Floral materials with high water requirements and strong water absorption need to be maintained with deep water levels. For example, large flowers like peonies, gladiolus, hydrangeas, roses, sunflowers, and large flower platycodon absorb water quickly and can wilt easily if they lack water.
Also, leaf materials like eucalyptus leaves and ivy require a lot of water and also need deep water maintenance.
Floral materials for deep water maintenance can add 2/3 water to the flowers. In the summer, when the temperature is too high, in addition to adding water, you can also spray water around the flowers with a kettle to increase the humidity and delay the withering of the flowers.
However, when growing flowers in deep water, be careful that, except for hydrangeas, no other flowers should let the petals come into direct contact with water, otherwise the petals will wither or even rot.
Mixed Flower Water Level Maintenance
In this case, you need to first determine which type of flower is more abundant in this floral arrangement. If the work is mainly composed of materials suitable for low water maintenance, such as Barberton Daisy, use the water level for low water maintenance when growing flowers. If the work is mainly composed of materials suitable for deep water maintenance, such as roses, use the water level for deep water maintenance.
If these two types of flowers account for half each, add water at the 1/2 height of the vase. However, in this case, remember to change the water frequently to prevent the smell caused by low water flowers from affecting the entire flowering period.
The content shared above about whether to grow hydrangeas in deep water or shallow water and the detailed explanation of the symbolism and meaning of hydrangea flowers is for the reference of green plant enthusiasts, hoping to solve your problems in green plant and flower management.