Hydrangeas have been conjuring up romantic charm in living spaces since the 18th century. The beautifully colored flowering umbels of the indoor hydrangea last much longer than the flowers of other potted plants. At the same time, the hydrangea is very easy to care for and thrives without the proverbial green thumb. In this article you will find out what you need to pay attention to when caring for your room.
Hydrangeas as houseplants bloom longer if they are not too warm
location
Indoor hydrangeas are not sun worshipers and prefer a partially shaded but bright place on the windowsill. An east, north or west window is ideal.
pour
The plant name Hydrangea means "water slurper" and stands for the enormous thirst that the indoor hydrangea can develop. Water the hydrangea regularly with soft water. The soil must not dry out completely, at the same time waterlogging must be avoided. Therefore, pour away any excess irrigation water that collects in the saucer.
Fertilize
Since the indoor hydrangea has little substrate available, which stores the nutrients that are important for the plant, it is important to fertilize the hydrangea regularly. Provide the plant with a special hydrangea liquid fertilizer weekly during the growing season from March to August. Alternatively, a fertilizer for indoor azaleas is also suitable.
break out faded
You should not cut off faded flowers, but carefully break them out. As a result, the plant regenerates faster and quickly produces new umbels of flowers.
care during the winter
Indoor hydrangeas are not frost hardy and must always overwinter indoors. After the growth phase, place the hydrangea in a frost-free but very cool place. A bedroom or an unheated stairwell is ideal.
repot
March, after the hibernation, is the ideal time to repot the hydrangea. The substrate should:
- angry
- nutritious
- well drained
being. These requirements are met by special hydrangea, azalea or rhododendron soil, which you can also get in smaller units from specialist retailers.
tips and tricks
So that you can enjoy the beautiful flowers of the indoor hydrangea for as long as possible, you should not keep the hydrangea too warm. Temperatures between 16 and 20 degrees are ideal.