Hydrangea

Hydrangea is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

How to Grow Hydrangea →

Benefits of Growing Hydrangea →

Common Hydrangea Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Hydrangea →

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.

Hydrangea Water Frequency →

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 🏡.

Hydrangea Light Requirements →

Hydrangea Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

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.

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.

Hydrangea Humidity Needs →

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 Hydrangea →

Best Pots for Hydrangea →

When and How to Successfully Repot Hydrangea →

What Are Healthy Hydrangea Roots →

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 Hydrangea →

It’s common for Hydrangea to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

Hydrangea is native to Asia and the Americas.

Yes, you may see your Hydrangea bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.

Hydrangea Pollination Guide →

Common Hydrangea Flower Problems →

Hydrangea will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Hydrangea Lifecycle →

Hydrangea Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Hydrangea →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Hydrangea can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Hydrangea Temperature Tolerance →

Hydrangea Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Hydrangea →

When to Plant Hydrangea →

How to Plant Hydrangea →

Where to Plant Hydrangea →

Winter Care for Hydrangea →

Best Companion Plants for Hydrangea →

Hydrangea can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:

• Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
• To get the cutting to root, you can either:
  
  • Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
  • Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.

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 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!

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.

• Common Bugs Affecting Hydrangea →

What Eats Hydrangea? →

• Drooping Hydrangea Leaves →
• Hydrangea Dropping Leaves →
• Brown Spots on Hydrangea →
• Hydrangea Leaves Falling Over →
• Why Is My Hydrangea Wilting? →