If hydrangea leaves dry, you need to look for the reason
Hydrangea is an artisanal plant with beautiful large flowers and lush green foliage. Sometimes, for a number of reasons, hydrangea leaves dry out. This development of events is upsetting and makes both the amateur gardener and the experienced landscape designer nervous. But do not despair: having identified the cause, you can choose the right way to solve the problem.
The flower belongs to moisture-loving plants. This applies not only to watering, but also to air humidity. In arid climates, hydrangea cannot survive and delight the eye with those charming flowers for which it is valued.
Why do hydrangea leaves dry
A common problem room hydrangea - leaves dry. As a result, it does not develop, withers like a plant and does not produce large luxurious flowers. There are several reasons why this process can occur.
Dry soil
The first reason why hydrangea leaves dry out is overdried roots. The flower is very fond of wet soil and requires adherence to the watering regime. It is also worth considering watering time and plant illumination. In order to save the hydrangea, which has dry leaves and flowers - water it on time, enter the spraying into the care system and darken the flower for a while.
Sloppy transplant
Due to incorrect actions, the root system is disturbed. Hydrangea can dry out and wither after transplanting, during which small roots were disturbed. They are responsible for plant nutrition. To avoid problems with leaves and flowers, replant the flower in the spring. Do not crush the earth lump, but transfer it into a new large pot. Choose a slightly acidic and loose soil. Deepen the neck of the plant a couple of centimeters, but not more. Observing such conditions, you will not need to save the hydrangea, whose leaves are drying.
Excessive soil moisture
Waterlogging of the soil is also one of the causes of foliage falling. At first glance, a flower that loves moisture cannot dry out due to constant watering. But this is not the case. Since the root system, especially the small one, is responsible for nourishing the flower, waterlogging can adversely affect the state of the foliage. Roots that get too much moisture simply start to rot and die off. As a result, the leaves do not receive nutrition and fall off.
In order to reanimate a hydrangea in a pot with diseased roots, carefully pull out the plant and cut off the rotten roots. They will be brown. Sprinkle the cut sites with activated carbon. Transplant the flower into a new pot that is smaller than the previous one. Also for a week or two, you can cover the flower with a portable compact greenhouse. Also consider ventilation in this design.
Low air humidity
For a plant that loves moisture, it is very difficult to survive dry air. Therefore, the tips of the leaves begin to dry out, after which the entire leaf dries up and falls off. What to do if hydrangea dries up in dry climates or greenhouse? Outdoors - Spray the plant as often as possible.At night, you can create a small stationary greenhouse for hydrangeas. It is easier to reanimate the large-leaved hydrangea that is grown in the greenhouse. It is recommended to humidify the air with a humidifier. It is also worth ventilating the greenhouse as often as possible.
It should be noted that hydrangea is a flower sensitive to soil pH. If the soil is within the normal range for the plant, the flowers change their color. For example, in neutral soil, hydrangea flowers become beige or white, in acidic soil - red, and in alkaline soil - blue or purple. If the soil goes beyond the comfortable pH for the flower, it starts to be capricious and hurt.
Hydrangea leaves wither - reasons and solution
We carefully inspect the plant and look for a reason to provide the right assistance to the plant.
Excessive moisture
Abundant and frequent watering of the flower, too high humidity of the air can also harm hydrangeas and cause disruption of the condition of the roots and leaves. Accordingly, in case of violation of the deciduous-root system, the plant will not be able to form normal peduncles and please with abundant color. If a hydrangea in a pot has begun to fade, the first step is to transplant it. Change the old earthen ball, but not completely. Remember that the root system, especially a young one, is very sensitive and can be easily injured. Transfer the plant to new soil and a new pot. Reduce the humidity level in the air. Ventilate the room as often as possible, but keep the hydrangea away from drafts.
Temperature drops, drafts
Frequent and sudden changes in temperature, the presence of drafts harm such a delicate plant as hydrangea. From temperature changes (night and day shifts), the leaves of the hydrangea turn black and dry. To resuscitate a flower - normalize the air temperature. Try to achieve + 20-23 degrees. This indicator is considered comfortable for hydrangea. With strong wilting of the leaves, some of them can be cut off.
If your beauty is not blooming, and you still do not deprive the hope of contemplating these lovely bouquets of flowers, arrange a period of rest for the hydrangea. This means that it is necessary to lower the temperature to + 10-13 degrees.
In this case, it is necessary to reduce watering to a minimum - just make sure that the flower doesn't dry out. Also, during the dormant period, the plant must be hidden in a dark and secluded place. In a couple of weeks, small flower stalks will appear on the hydrangea, which will delight you with beautiful and lush flowers.
Heavy and dense soil
Pay attention to the consistency of the soil in which you plant the flower. Hydrangea needs loose, light and at the same time nutritious soil. Heavy and dense soil will retain moisture and as a result, the flower will not be able to feed and "breathe" normally.
Please note that garden hydrangea is especially whimsical to the composition of the soil. In addition to the wrong density of the earth, the level and balance of micro and macro elements is also important for it. Violating these wishes of the flower - the leaves of the garden hydrangea may begin to wither, and then fall off.
Why do hydrangea leaves turn yellow
Dry leaves of hydrangea are sometimes accompanied by yellow or black spots. In addition to improper care and the fact that yellow leaves spoil the appearance, they can be a sign of a disease in a plant:
- Watering with hard tap water. Leaves that turn yellow, while retaining green streaks, are a sign of a disease called chlorosis. This is due to watering the plant with water with a high lime content. The latter accumulates in the soil and increases the level of alkali in it to a critical level. The plant stops feeding and leaves turn yellow. In order to revive the flower, it should be transplanted into fresh soil. After that, the hydrangea is poured with soft water, which can be boiled and defended before.
- Low acidity of the soil can lead to the appearance of yellow leaves.A reason that is easily eliminated and does not have a detrimental effect on the flower itself. To eliminate this effect, add a couple of drops of lemon juice per liter of water while watering. Repeat the procedure for several days in a row.
- An abundance of sunlight. Hortense loves sunlight, but not direct. If you plant a flower in open ground and do not create partial shade for it, it may begin to disappear. It is best to place the plant near fruit trees or bushes. This way you can avoid burns on the leaves from direct sunlight and the death of the tree hydrangea. After all, it is she who is best to transfer the landing in the ground in our climate.
- Lack of trace elements in the soil. Leaves may turn yellow, discolor and turn black due to lack of iron and nitrogen in the soil. This phenomenon is often observed during the period of active plant growth (spring). Resuscitation of a hydrangea that has turned black and / or yellowed after winter is carried out by foliar feeding with microelements or iron chelate.
Why do hydrangea leaves curl
A separate problem when growing hydrangeas is leaf curling. For some gardeners, this question remains open. As practice shows, there are 2 reasons for this behavior of a flower: damage by pests (aphids, ticks) and a viral infection.
To begin with, to understand the reason why hydrangea leaves curl, inspect the plant and exclude the presence of pests. To do this, inspect the sheets from the inside. If you find unwanted guests - start destroying them with drugs.
If the flower turned out to be clean, it means that the cause of twisting lies in the viral infection of the plant. In this case, the fight for a healthy plant should be aimed at restoring its immunity.
Observing all the rules for caring for such a whimsical flower, he will very quickly delight you with luxurious flowers!