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Hortensia (Hydrangea macrophylla) Care Guide

Care guide for Hortensia: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.

Hortensia

📷 Frank Ashwood · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist

⚠️ Hortensia 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. Tolerates the occasional missed watering.
HumidityModerate to high humidity (50-70%).
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (4.5-8.0).
Growthfast growth. Mature height ~1.2 m (4.0 ft).
Origin

Native to: Japan, Kazan-retto.

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Reference guidance based on the species' botanical profile; adjust to your home conditions.