Hydrangeas will have ‘bigger and better blooms’ with one easy task - expert's tip
Hydrangeas are showy flowers that put on a beautiful display in the garden come summer, but there's an easy way to ensure even more eye-catching blooms.
Blooming into beautiful shades of pink, white or blue, hydrangeas are a popular addition to the landscape of well-kept gardens.
Horticulturalist Amy Enfield at ScottsMiracle-Gro revealed a simple gardening hack that is "essential to bigger and better blooms", according to Martha Stewart.
"Hydrangeas should be watered deeply several times per week to encourage deep root growth," Enfield shared on the Martha Stewart website.
"Water should be applied at the base of the plant to keep the leaves and flowers dry. It is also best to water in the morning to help reduce wilting during the heat of the day."
Enfield insisted that hydrangeas "grow best with consistent moisture" so adding mulch will "keep the soil moist and cool".
What about indoor hydrangeas?
Hydrangeas World, an expert site on the beautiful plant, shared top care tips to maximise the beautiful blooms inside of the home.
Hydrangeas enjoy bright spots in the home and thrive in room temperatures that aren't too cold or warm for them.
Keen on good moisture levels, a hydrangea would love a plunge bath up to twice a week, but there is such a thing as overwatering.
"If necessary put a saucer under the flowerpot to catch excess watering," Hydrangeas World recommended.
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"Throw the excess water away after half an hour. If too much water remains in the outer pot or saucer, the roots can die due to lack of oxygen."
How will I know if the plant is craving water?
Leaves will start to droop down if the houseplant is thirsty, but once watered, its blooms can lift up and look beautiful once more.
The houseplant would also benefit from weekly feeding with good quality plant food that you can purchase at your local garden centre.
Be aware that the plant may be prone to pests, such as mealybugs and spidermites, which could cause the houseplant to prematurely wilt and die.
UK House Plants noted mealybugs, which are white-coloured pests, are a "common" issue for hydrangea houseplants.
"Each female mealybug can lay up to 600 eggs in her lifetime, meaning that an infestation can be imminent," the expert site cautioned.
"The best way to prevent an attack before it becomes a threat is by keeping the windows and doors shut, with regular pest inspections."
For the presence of spider mites, it is recommended to "check under the leaves" for a sign of infestation, which includes small webs and gritty yellow bumps.
UK House Plants noted mealybugs, which are white-coloured pests, are a "common" issue. n"Each female mealybug can lay up to six-hundred eggs in her lifetime, meaning that an infestation can be imminent," the expert site cautioned.
"The best way to prevent an attack before it becomes a threat is by keeping the windows and doors shut, with regular pest inspections."