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About Ashy Hydrangea
Ashy Hydrangea is a relatively rare houseplant đż that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light âď¸ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Ashy Hydrangea likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Ashy Hydrangea belongs to the Hydrangea genus, and is native to North America.
â ď¸ Ashy Hydrangea is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.
Taxonomy
Hydrangea arborescens
Hydrangea
Hydrangeaceae
Cornales
Also known as
Ashy hydrangea, Silverleaf hydrangea, Smooth hydrangea, 'annabelle', Wild hydrangea and Sevenbark

How to care for Ashy Hydrangea

How often to water your Ashy Hydrangea

every 9
Ashy Hydrangea needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât 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

Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Ashy Hydrangea in your home

a window
Ashy Hydrangea love being close to bright, sunny windows đ.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Ashy Hydrangea does not tolerate low-light đŤ.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Ashy Hydrangea in your home đĄ.

How to fertilize Ashy Hydrangea

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 itâs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Ashy Hydrangea after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.

Ashy Hydrangea is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Ashy Hydrangea 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
Ashy Hydrangea requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive đŞ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home đĄ.
Toxicity
Ashy Hydrangea is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.
Humidity
Ashy Hydrangea doesnât require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.
Soil
Ashy Hydrangea 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
Ashy Hydrangea grows very slowly and doesnât require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantâs potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Dormancy
Itâs common for Ashy Hydrangea to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.
Native Region
Ashy Hydrangea is native to Asia and the Americas.
Growth Pattern
Ashy Hydrangea is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Ashy Hydrangea can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
Care Summary for Ashy Hydrangea
Ashy Hydrangea
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
