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Oak-leaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) Care Guide
Care guide for Oak-leaf hydrangea: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Josiah Londerée · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
⚠️ Oak-leaf hydrangea 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%).
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (4.6-7.5).
Growthfast growth. Mature height ~2.4 m (8.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina.
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