When and how to repot hydrangeas

Hydrangea repotting time

The recommended time to repot hydrangeas is in spring, March or April, because the temperature in this season is suitable. Repotting at this time can not only greatly reduce root damage, but also ensure a high survival rate, quickly sprout new roots, and quickly resume growth.

Hydrangea repotting methods and steps

1. Depotting: It is recommended to cut off water three days before depotting. When depotting, first use a small shovel to draw a circle along the inner wall of the pot, or tap the outer wall of the pot, which can make the potting soil easier to separate. Then turn the pot upside down, hold the rhizome, and take it out carefully.

2. Prune the roots: first dig out the hydrangea, shake off the soil around the roots, exposing most of the plant's roots, then cut off the dead and rotten roots, and place them in a cool and ventilated place to dry.

3. Prepare potting soil: Prepare a larger flower pot with good air permeability. Choose new soil that is soft, fertile and well-ventilated. You can mix leaf mold, garden soil and some old soil thoroughly and then disinfect it.

4. Plant in a pot: Place the hydrangea in the middle of the prepared soil, fill it with soil after the roots are stretched out, compact the soil lightly, water the soil to help it take root, and finally place it in a cool place.

Hydrangea care after repotting

After repotting the hydrangea, it must be placed in a cool, ventilated environment, away from direct sunlight. If the maintenance environment is suitable, it will resume growth in about 10 days. Then gradually move it to a place with sufficient light and spray it with water appropriately every day.