SURABAYA, FactualNews.co – Hortensia (Hydrangea) is the genus name of 70-75 species of flowering plants native to East Asia and South Asia.
This beautiful flower can be found in Japan, China, the Himalayas, Indonesia, North America and South America.
Most of the species come from Japan and China. Shrubs with a height of 1 to 3 meters, but there are also those that vine on other plants to reach a height of 30 meters.
The flower, also known as the flower bowl, has oval leaves, edged edges and a sparkling light green color.
Apart from having various and beautiful flower colors, hydrangea flowers have many health benefits.
This flower is said to have various substances that are good for health. Among them contain hydrangin, a number of flavonoids such as kaempferol and quercetin, alkaloids, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and sulfur.
Hortensia flower extract is said to be a diuretic drug, relieve infection, and reduce symptoms of arthritis, while the root, is beneficial for immunity.
How to grow hydrangeas that are easy and fast to flower? Here are the easy steps Cultivation Science.
1. Selection of hydrangeas
The mophead hydrangea type of hydrangea flower is suitable for planting in hot climates with slightly dry soil.
This species is relatively easy to grow in Indonesia compared to other types that require cold temperatures.
Meanwhile, if you want to grow hydrangeas in cold weather, you can choose the Annabelle type. Hydrangea Annabelle is a type that is able to adapt to even very cold weather.
2. Care when just growing
When new plants grow, water the hydrangeas regularly until they adjust to the soil and environment.
Next, water the plant after the soil has dried for 2-3 weeks after the last watering.
Wet the soil around the plants, not where the plants are growing. Provide more water for plants that grow in direct sunlight than for plants that grow in more shade.
Give 1 tablespoon of organic fertilizer around the plant every 3 months.
3. Care when new hydrangeas bloom
When the flowering period is over, trim the old petioles. This aims to provide space for new leaf shoots to grow. Regular pruning helps this plant to flower more profusely.
4. Hydrangea flower lighting
You need to provide adequate lighting, but not excessive. Too much sunlight will only kill the growth of the plant stems.
This of course will have an impact on whether or not this plant blooms. Provide lighting no later than ten in the morning.
5. Pest protection
Check the condition of the plant every 2 days to find out if there are pests attached to the leaves. If you find pests, use enough pesticides to repel the pests.
6. Watering hydrogen flowers
Watering hydrangeas can be done twice a day on a regular basis. Do watering in the morning and evening. Do not overwater the plants, do water moderately.
Hydrangea flowers can thrive with high enough humidity. If you do excessive watering then the hydrogen flowers will become rotten.
7. Hortenesia flower fertilization
So that the flowers bloom perfectly, fertilize them regularly. Perform fertilization at least once a month. We recommend using compost.
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