Vase hydrangeas are among the most loved plants for terraces and balconies, but it takes little to make mistakes that ruin blooms and leaves. Here’s how to avoid the most common traps.
The Vase hydrangeasto see them so beautiful and abundant, they seem almost plants without pretensions. But no, they require their time and some precautions. It is not enough, but it is a little to make the difference. A wrong light, an unsuitable vase, too much water … and here something begins not to go.
For those who want Holy hydrangea and full of flowersthe golden rule is to look. Yes, observe carefully: the leaves speak, the soil tells, even the speed with which they grow says a lot. Better to catch an alarm bell in time than having to run for cover when it is too late.
The 3 most common errors that make hydrangea suffer
Many fans are discouraged when Ortensia does not bloom Or, worse, he begins to dry out in the mid -season. Still, the most frequent problems can be easily avoided.
The first big mistake is Choose too small a vase. Ortensia needs space to develop the roots: if the container is too tight, the plant suffers and slows down growth. And no, it is not enough to draw it every two years. Better to start with a large and deep vase, preferably in terracotta to encourage perspiration.
The second mistake is Export it to the direct sun all day. Although many think that more light means more flowers, hydrangea prefers the luminous shade. A balcony oriented east or north-east is perfect: it receives light in the morning but remains sheltered in the hottest hours. Otherwise we risk burning on the leaves and stunted blooms.
The third error, widespread, concerns water. Ortensia loves humidity but hates stagnation. Watering every day without criteria can create a constantly soup soil, which leads to radical rot. Better to check with a finger if the soil is dry in the first 2-3 cm before intervening. And watch out for the saucer: it must always be emptied after watering.
Practical tips to have always full and colorful hydrangeas
Who wants luxuriant hydrangea In pots it must start from the base: the soil. Not all substrates are suitable. The ideal one is slightly acidwell draining and full of organic substance. We can mix peat, garden earth and a little sand to obtain the right combination. Avoid universal soils too basic.
Then there are other small secrets that make the difference:
- Feed regularly From March to July, using an acidophile fertilizer every 15 days.
- Prune with criteria After flowering, eliminating the dry branches and leaving room for new jets.
- Repot every 2 yearspossibly in spring, replacing a large part of the soil.
- Protect in winter moving the pot to the repaired area or using breathable sheets.
Interesting to note how the flowers be influenced by the pH of the ground. A more acidic soil favors intense blue blooms, while a neutral pH tends to pink. Small details that allow you to play with the balcony palette.
When hydrangea speaks: learning to listen to it
Sometimes it is underestimated as the plants know how to “communicate”. THE’vase hydrangea Send clear signals if something is wrong. Yellow leaves? Ferric chlorosis could be, often caused by too limestone water. Few or small flowers? Perhaps it needs more nourishment or less direct light.
After all, it is about observing carefully and correcting in time. No balcony is perfect, but each plant has its own way of adapting. Just understand it a little.
Take care of a pot in the pot It may seem complicated, but it is only a matter of eye, rhythm and a pinch of patience. And when, in June, the vase is filled with colored clouds, then yes it was worth it.
For those who want a flowery corner that surprises all summer, it is worth keeping these little tricks in mind. Because a full vase is not only luck: it is cure, observation and, sometimes, even some mistakes that teaches.
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