{"id":2660,"date":"2024-01-23T00:43:51","date_gmt":"2024-01-23T00:43:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/?p=2660"},"modified":"2024-01-23T00:43:51","modified_gmt":"2024-01-23T00:43:51","slug":"heres-how-to-grow-hydrangea-in-pots-a-beautiful-flower-that-perfumes-the-whole-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nanasadvice.com\/?p=2660","title":{"rendered":"Here&#8217;s how to grow hydrangea in pots, a beautiful flower that perfumes the whole house."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-b72cb6c8-869d-464d-bb94-308cf7cd12e2\">Probably one of the most beautiful flowering shrubs to have in your home, it is not necessary to have a garden or outdoor space to dedicate to it.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-80d683de-ed30-4dfd-bf7b-56539f583d1b\">With its bright colors, hydrangea is a plant that lends itself well to growing in pots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-83b11576-5380-45e2-922c-14e22186f21a\">To obtain an excellent plant, start by choosing the variety you like best, then determine the type of pot and soil best suited to its needs.&nbsp;There are some types of hydrangeas that require a large pot.&nbsp;It is advisable to use clay or gravel on the bottom, but not a saucer, because it could cause excessive water stagnation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-6d3a5b9d-fb53-4009-ac83-a6b80157109a\"><strong>Read also:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;I no longer buy garlic in the store.&nbsp;My gardener told me how to grow it in large quantities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-142eca24-f409-4703-8973-1258ff83451c\">When buying a hydrangea, the first thing to think about is finding a nice place where it can receive light but also shade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-19f623c2-c8f9-424a-9bcf-cab233214e70\">In fact, like many other plants, hydrangea does not like direct sunlight, but thrives in light: a nice shaded area is ideal!&nbsp;Hydrangeas grow well in acidic soil, i.e. with a pH between 6.5 and 4.5. Their beautiful colors often depend on the acidity of the soil: those that tend towards pink or brown prefer a high pH, \u200b\u200bequal to 6 or even 7, while those that tend towards blue prefer a very acidic pH, between 4 and 5. Depending on the color of your hydrangea, try to improve and change the soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-7f151fff-afd0-499d-abca-6bcf148a540c\">In winter it won&#8217;t give you many problems, but in summer you will have to pay attention to the heat, because this plant does not like high temperatures.&nbsp;If you decide to keep the plant indoors, make sure to keep it away from any heat source even in winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-b3d29c5e-f674-4cb5-be1c-4d36c9e76584\">You need a large pot with a diameter of at least 40 cm and place expanded clay at the bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-623c7b87-cd59-491f-baea-75de4e6ec1e7\">At this point you can remove the plant from its pot.&nbsp;You will notice that it has thick roots.&nbsp;Cut the roots before placing the plant in its new pot!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-c5d1e724-077a-4598-ad38-c9edfee800bc\">This step is very important, otherwise the plant will have difficulty spreading its roots and will perish quickly.&nbsp;Do not place the plant too deep, but a few centimeters above the ground (to prevent the roots from rotting during irrigation).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-dc0e1a41-2f81-401d-a4b2-baaafbf3a8ae\">The first watering must be abundant, then you will have to adjust it according to the season.&nbsp;In summer, to combat the heat, plan to water once a day.&nbsp;However, be careful not to wet the leaves to avoid fungal diseases that could affect your plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-35ce0ded-5f4b-4f8a-b770-a970c41d553f\">The first node to cut when you want to make a hydrangea cutting.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-f0a47075-861f-4cfc-843b-a32c26a93699\">As regards fertilization, it is recommended to use a liquid fertilizer, to be added to the irrigation water at least once a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-8f8f300b-44be-40a6-a066-8f989e60d522\">Cultivation, however, takes place by cutting and is rather simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-6c1788b5-a430-42e6-a434-9ee328916a65\">How to take cuttings?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-b0288eff-77ad-4ae2-b031-d90176ec4eca\">Cuttings can be taken from herbaceous plants during the plant&#8217;s fresh green growth (not flowering), between June and August, or they can be taken during the dormancy period, which occurs between October and December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-8ffd08bc-df9f-4e2e-8dde-188bf9e6ab24\">In this case, make a semi-woody cut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-57f7dc62-6f73-4368-a36b-e2a1057be3f2\">In summer, proceed as follows: cut the shoot at a height of about 30 cm, then cut the shoot once you have identified the first node (where the two leaves at the bottom grow);&nbsp;Remove these two leaves as well and pick up all the others with one hand so you can cut off the tops of the remaining leaves.&nbsp;At this point, your sprout should look something like this and is ready to place in a glass with 2-3cm of water:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-4446289b-ddc2-40cd-b7ea-ec3c6ce987aa\"><strong>Read also:<\/strong>&nbsp;How to grow and care for the Christmas rose?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-71a93a5b-a8dc-44fa-8771-53a6195312b8\">Here are some tips on how to root cuttings better:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-a7f64a02-38f0-4d1a-b5e1-e0cf2e7824a7\">Use half a tablet of effervescent aspirin!&nbsp;Don&#8217;t forget to change the water every two days (also replacing the aspirin), for a period of at least 40 days. After a few months, you will notice that small roots are developing;&nbsp;then it&#8217;s time to prepare a vase. Always remember that the cuttings reproduce a plant identical to the mother plant.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Probably one of the most beautiful flowering shrubs to have in your home, it is not necessary to have a garden or outdoor space to dedicate to it. With its bright colors, hydrangea is a plant that lends itself well to growing in pots. 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