Hortensias are beautiful and delicate flowers that can transform an entire room with their charming colors, large clusters, and soft, gentle energy. When hortensias appear in any corner of the home, be it the living room, bedroom, or work desk, the space immediately gains a fresh, calm, and slightly magical atmosphere. But maintaining this beauty requires proper care. If you provide the necessary conditions, hortensias will keep their bright colors for a long time and become a true decoration of the home.

Proper light distribution: the first condition for healthy growth

Hortensia loves light, but direct sunlight tires it quickly. If you want fresh and colorful hortensias, choose a place where your flowers can enjoy natural light without being exposed to direct sun rays. For example, near a window where sunlight does not fall directly. Be cautious with the sun, as it dries hortensia leaves very quickly.

The best solution at home is an east- or north-facing window. If you don’t have such a window, you can place the pot a little farther from a south-facing window to have light but avoid direct rays.

Watering frequency and humidity

Hortensias like humidity, but not a swamp. This is a very important distinction: if you give too much water, the roots will begin to rot, and if you reduce it too much, the leaves will weaken and lose their fresh appearance.

The best option is a stable and balanced watering schedule. In summer, water 2-3 times a week depending on room temperature. In winter, 1-2 times. Before watering, always check the top layer of soil: if it has dried about 2-3 cm deep, then it’s time to water again. If it is still moist, do not rush.

Hortensias like “soft” water, and you can even water them with filtered water. You may also gently mist the leaves from time to time for extra humidity. This is especially important in winter when heating dries the air.

Soil choice and nutrients

To maintain the long-term health of your flowers, proper flower care is essential. Hortensias prefer light, airy soil. A good option is a soil mix containing peat and a little sand to balance water circulation and aeration.

Feeding also plays a big role. From spring until autumn, use powder or liquid fertilizer every 2-3 weeks. When choosing fertilizer, give preference to mixes intended for flowers and plants, these will help your hortensia bloom again and again. If you notice the leaves turning yellow, there may be an iron deficiency; in this case, iron supplements are helpful.

Pot, shape, and repotting tips

Choose a sturdy, wide pot with good drainage holes for hortensias. The root system grows quickly, and if there is not enough space, the flower is damaged and loses its fresh look. If your hortensia dries out faster or the soil absorbs water too quickly, this is a sign that it’s time to repot.

Spring is the best time for repotting. The new pot should be about 3-4 cm wider than the previous one. An overly large pot is not recommended, as the roots will spread too much and slow the plant’s growth.

Hortensias Care: What to do if the plant begins to wilt

Unfortunately, even with the best care, hortensias sometimes start weakening. But there is always a solution. If you see the leaves drooping, check whether:

• the soil is too dry or too wet
• the flower received too much sun
• the room temperature exceeded 27°C

By slightly adjusting the care routine, you can quickly restore the freshness of your hortensias.

If you love natural, gentle, and richly colored flowers, hortensias are one of the best choices. With proper care, hortensias live long. And if you want to add new colors, are looking for quality plants, or want to choose the perfect flowers for a loved one, Mon Amie awaits you with the best selection of flowers.

You can order flowers from Mon Amie at any hour of the day, from anywhere in the world. The flower shop provides delivery in Yerevan. You can explore the full assortment of flowers on the official website, as well as visit the Mon Amie flower shop.