How to pour citric acid on hydrangea
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Hydrangea is a very vibrant flower that needs careful and fruitful care. The plant is hygrophilous, even the name of hydrangea is translated from Latin as "a vessel with water." Watering for this flower is one of the most important care procedures. In this article, we will look at such a method as watering hydrangeas with citric acid.
About flower
Hydrangea Is a plant that belongs to the Hortensiev family. There are about 70 varieties of the flower, but 10 types are most commonly used. In the Russian Federation, tree and panicle hydrangea is grown, and a large-leaved plant is also very often planted. Colors, sizes, shapes, etc. depend on the type of flower.
Attention: When planting a hydrangea, you need to choose the right place for its location, since children should not come close to the bush, because it releases cyanic acid, which is dangerous to health.
It happens that the leaves of the plant begin to acquire a yellow tint. This is a direct sign of a lack of moisture. Hydrangea must be constantly watered to avoid this phenomenon. Most often, the plant is grown at home, but now there are many varieties that are not afraid of frost, but need preventive shelter for the winter.
The flower is loved by landscape designers, very often hedges and gardens are decorated with hydrangeas. The plant can be planted with a variety of neighbors, which must be chosen very carefully.
Attention: Hydrangea should be planted next to plants that do not have a superficial root system.
How to water hydrangea?
Most hydrangea varieties are very fluid requirements. But with an excessive amount of it, the process of rotting of the root system begins. And if, in addition to an excess of moisture, cold weather appears on the street, then there is a high probability that the plant will get sick with fungal diseases.
With frequent rains, additional watering is not required. In hot climates, you need to water the flowers 2 times a week, 25 liters at a time.
Helps to retain liquid peat, which is laid as mulch. Bushes with mulch can be watered once a week. You can also use the following mulch materials - small bark, sawdust, pine needles. The plant will not take root if planted in soil with high alkali levels.
Watering hydrangeas with citric acid: how much to water?
Watering your hydrangea with citric acid helps maintain soil acid levels. They begin to irrigate the hydrangea from the moment of flowering. It should take about 2 weeks between waterings.
Advice: Oxalic acid citric acid powder can be substituted. The amount of the ingredient does not need to be changed.
To make a solution, you need to take:
- Water - 10 liters;
- Citric acid - 2 tbsp;
When watering hydrangeas with citric acid, 1 bucket per 1 sq.m. is used. First, the plants are irrigated with clean water, and then watered with the resulting solution.
Watering hydrangeas with citric acid at home
At home, the hydrangea is drained. When growing pink hydrangea, expanded clay is not used as drainage, since it contains aluminosilicates.
In an apartment environment, the plant needs to be watered regularly. After irrigation, the soil is mulched. This way the moisture will stay longer.
The liquid is used not cold and not hard, the water for irrigation should stand for some time. To reduce the hardness of the liquid, lemon juice is added to it.Also, in addition to watering, hydrangea is also sprayed.
How to avoid mistakes when watering hydrangeas with citric acid
After acidification of the soil, iron is more easily absorbed, and this has a beneficial effect on the plant. With its insufficient amount, hydrangea suffers from foliar chlorosis.
Attention: Soil acidification is necessary when watering the plant, otherwise you will have to fight chlorosis using ferrous sulfate or iron chelate.
Conclusion
Constant and regular irrigation of the shrubs allows you to grow a healthy and beautiful plant.
Watering hydrangeas with citric acid: video
