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Hydrangea arguta Care Guide
Care guide for Hydrangea arguta: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Neal Kelso · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
⚠️ Hydrangea arguta is toxic to pets — see the toxicity page.
Care at a glance
LightPlenty of light; some direct sun is tolerated.
WaterWater roughly every 7 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings.
HumidityModerate to high humidity (50-70%).
TemperatureWarm and humid: 18-27 °C (65-80 °F); keep away from frost and cold drafts.
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (4.5-6.5).
Growthmoderate growth. Mature height ~2.4 m (8.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Hawaii.
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