How to take care of newly bought hydrangeas

1. Proper pruning

After buying a new hydrangea, you can prune its branches appropriately. This can increase the ventilation and air permeability of the plant, while reducing the burden on the roots, allowing it to get through the potting period faster. At the same time, proper pruning is also beneficial to the flowering of the plant. If it is not pruned, it will affect the normal growth of the plant.

2. Reasonable watering

Hydrangeas require a lot of water, so you need to water them according to the actual situation after buying them. If the hydrangea has many branches and leaves and the potting soil is well-ventilated, you can water it more. If the leaves wilt and lose their luster, water it less.

3. Avoid light

You should first keep the hydrangeas you just bought in a cool and ventilated place for a week. After they have successfully passed the acclimatization period, you can gradually increase the intensity and time of light exposure. Avoid direct exposure to strong light as they can easily be sunburned to death.

4. Suspend fertilization

Don’t rush to fertilize newly bought hydrangeas. Make sure to wait until they have passed the acclimatization period before fertilizing them. After the slow potting period, you can apply some compound fertilizer or nitrogen fertilizer, which is beneficial to the flowering of the plant.