Plant Care Holehird Purple Hydrangea

Holehird Purple Hydrangea

Taxonomy

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Holehird Purple'
Hydrangea
Hydrangeaceae
Cornales

How to care for Holehird Purple Hydrangea

💦 Water

How often to water your Holehird Purple Hydrangea

Water needs for Holehird Purple Hydrangea
0.5 cups
every 9

Holehird Purple Hydrangea needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t 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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Holehird Purple Hydrangea in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Holehird Purple Hydrangea: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Holehird Purple Hydrangea love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Holehird Purple Hydrangea does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Holehird Purple Hydrangea in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Holehird Purple Hydrangea

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Holehird Purple Hydrangea: repot after 2X growth

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 it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Holehird Purple Hydrangea after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Holehird Purple 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

Holehird Purple Hydrangea requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Holehird Purple Hydrangea is extremely dangerous if consumed. 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 immediately. Holehird Purple Hydrangea is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.


💨 Humidity

Holehird Purple Hydrangea doesn’t 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

Holehird Purple 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

Holehird Purple Hydrangea grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!


❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Holehird Purple 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

Holehird Purple Hydrangea is native to Asia and the Americas.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Holehird Purple Hydrangea can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 6a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Holehird Purple Hydrangea, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Holehird Purple Hydrangea

Holehird Purple Hydrangea


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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