Hydrangea Plant

These plants come in two types, Mop Head and Lacecaps, both with two basic needs – cool growing conditions and moist soil. Hydrangea is also known as "blue island" due to a significant number of hydrangea presented on islands such as Faial Island, Portugal and Azores. Hydrangeas are produce in early spring to late autumn.

This type of flower is widely grown for its large and wide flowers. Hydrangea can be seen mostly at the entrance of offices and the main entrance of buildings. In most species the flowers are white, other colors such as blue, red, pink and purple can be found in other species. The color of the flower depends mainly on the PH soil. acidic soils produce blue flowers, neutral soils produce very pale cream petals, and alkaline soils results in pink or purple.

This type of plant requires two basic needs - cool conditions / temperature and manure which is not allowed to dry out.

Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Magnoliophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order: Cornales

Family: Hydrangeaceae

Genus: Hydrangea

Light:

Bright light but away from direct sunlight There are some tips of growing and maintaining healthy Hydrangeas.

Temperature:

Cool - Minimum 45 degree F in winter.

Water:

Keep the manure moist at all time from Spring to Autumn. Be sure to use rain water is the tap water is hard.

Air Humidity:

Mist leaves Occasionally

Care After Flowering:

Relocate the pot and continue to feed and water. The plant can be place outdoors during the summer. Overwinter in a frost free room. Water sparingly. Relocate the pot in mid winter to a warmer and brighter room, during this period be sure to increase the watering periods.

Propagation:

Not practical in the home.