How Do You Care For An Indoor Hydrangea?
Hydrangea is a deciduous shrub that flowers in huge balls of white, pink, blue or purple flowers. The flowers can be dried and used in arrangements, or left on the shrub to add a striking statement in the garden. Hydrangea, as the name implies, is a thirsty plant, and requires a bit more attention than most. If grown indoors, confined to a pot, you will need to pay extra close attention to its needs. Place your hydrangea in an area where it will get bright light, but not direct sunlight. Protect it from drafts and keep it cool (50 to 60 degrees F) at night. Watering your hydrangea regularly is of the utmost importance. Never let the soil dry out, but don’t let it sit in water either. Fertilize the hydrangea during the growing season every two weeks with a water-soluble all-purpose fertilizer. Force the hydrangea to bloom by cutting the shoots back. Leave two pairs of leaves on each shoot. It may feel like a drastic pruning job but it’s what the plant needs in order to bloom.
