How to care for Hydrangeas indoors, and the meaning and symbolic significance of Hydrangeas.

How to care for indoor hydrangeasA comprehensive analysis of how to care for indoor hydrangeas and the meaning and symbolic significance of green plants and flowers. Next, the editor will provide you with detailed answers.In recent years, hydrangeas (Hydrangea) have become increasingly popular. They have fewer diseases and pests than roses, and their blooming period is particularly long. Most varieties can bloom from early summer to late autumn. With proper care, they can bloom continuously every year. They have abundant flowers and a variety of colors, making them particularly attractive.1. Sufficient sunlightMany people have heard that hydrangeas are a plant that can tolerate semi-shade (not fond of semi-shade). They do not like to be kept in semi-shade for a long time. Only in excessive heat, such as when the temperature exceeds 35 degrees Celsius in summer, it is necessary to provide appropriate shading at noon and in the afternoon.However, in cool spring and autumn weather, when the temperature is not high and the sunlight is not strong, it is best to provide full sun care. As long as the leaves and flowers are not sunburned, try to expose them to more sunlight.If the sunlight is too strong and the leaves or flowers are sunburned, reduce the sunlight promptly, move them to a slightly shaded area, or install a sunshade net. After all, hydrangeas are plants with a high bloom rate and are fond of sunlight.Some varieties of hydrangeas are not very resistant to sun exposure, and excessively strong sunlight can easily cause the petals to burn, reducing their ornamental value.2. Ventilation in the environmentMany people cannot grow potted hydrangeas well, mainly because they are kept indoors, whether on a south-facing or east-facing balcony with sufficient sunlight, the ventilation is not as good as outdoors.Even on a balcony with good air circulation, it is one side against the wall, while in the garden, there is ventilation on all four sides. The ventilation in the garden or terrace is definitely better than that on the balcony, making it easier to care for potted hydrangeas.If you are growing potted hydrangeas on a balcony, you need to increase the ventilation between the plants and place them in a position with good ventilation and sufficient sunlight.If it is a closed balcony, it is recommended not to grow hydrangeas. There are many other beautiful flowering indoor ornamental plants to choose from (such as geraniums, begonias, and impatiens).3. The impact of potting soil on hydrangeasHow to care for indoor hydrangeasAdditionally, when planting hydrangeas, it is essential to provide them with suitable potting soil. Great care must be taken in soil preparation. Some people's potted hydrangeas often have leaf edges that burn, with the tips and edges of the leaves easily drying out and rotting, which may be due to the soil not being breathable.If the soil cannot dry out in time, it can easily lead to root rot, where the roots cannot breathe properly in the soil, leading to leaf edge burn as the first sign.Furthermore, if the soil is not breathable and loose, it can easily cause root rot, which can lead to poor growth of flowers and leaves, affecting blooming and the health of the leaves.When planting potted hydrangeas, do not use ordinary garden soil or decomposed leaf soil, and avoid using low-quality nutrient soil.Potted hydrangeas can be cared for using higher-quality all-purpose nutrient soil.Of course, it is best to mix your own potting soil, for example, using peat soil, coarse coconut fiber, and perlite in a 6:2:2 ratio. You can also mix in some decomposed leaf soil to increase the humus content in the soil, and add some slow-release fertilizer to increase fertility.4. Potting considerationsIf you have just bought a potted hydrangea that is still flowering, do not rush to repot it. Wait until it has finished flowering, then cut off the spent flowers and proceed with repotting and changing the soil.The potted hydrangea you bought was originally planted in garden soil, so you can rinse off the topsoil (or directly remove the topsoil) with water until the roots are exposed, and then add new soil, planting it in a pot one size larger than before.You can use common green mountain pots or galvanized pots to plant potted hydrangeas. If using galvanized pots, you can drill more holes in the side of the pot to increase aeration, or even dig a few vertical slits in the side to increase drainage and aeration.5. Considerations for ground planting care