Plant Care climbing hydrangea

climbing hydrangea

Also known as

climbing hydrangea and Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris

Taxonomy

Hydrangea petiolaris
Hydrangea
Hydrangeaceae
Cornales

How to care for climbing hydrangea

💦 Water

How often to water your climbing hydrangea

Water needs for climbing hydrangea
0.5 cups
every 9

climbing 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.

Calculate water needs of climbing hydrangea

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for climbing hydrangea in your home

Light needs and placement for plant climbing hydrangea: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

climbing hydrangea love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

climbing hydrangea does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of climbing hydrangea in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize climbing hydrangea

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for climbing 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 climbing hydrangea after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

climbing 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.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

climbing 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 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

climbing hydrangea is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Is climbing hydrangea Edible? →

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💨 Humidity

climbing 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.

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🪴 Soil

climbing 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!

Best Soil Mix for climbing hydrangea →

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When and How to Successfully Repot climbing hydrangea →

What Are Healthy climbing hydrangea Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

climbing 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!

How Much and When to Fertilize climbing hydrangea →


❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for climbing 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

climbing hydrangea is native to Asia and the Americas.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 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 climbing 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 climbing hydrangea

climbing hydrangea

climbing 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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