Nikko Blue Hydrangea Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Nikko Blue Hydrangea is a large flowering indoor plant that adds a soft and dramatic touch to the garden. This plant has the perfect blue flower color. This plant is a perennial that loves shade and can even reach heights of 4-6 feet with proper care.
Common Name |
Bigleaf Hydrangea, French Hydrangea, Lacecap Hydrangea, Mophead Hydrangea, and Hortensia
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Hydrangea macrophylla 'Nikko Blue'
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Genus
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Hydrangea
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Family
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Hydrangeaceae
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Order
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Cornales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Nikko Blue Hydrangea Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Nikko Blue Hydrangea.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Nikko Blue Hydrangea needs water once every
8 days in 1.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Nikko Blue Hydrangea needs about 0.45 L per 8 days. |
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Nikko Blue Hydrangea Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Nikko Blue Hydrangea to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
59°F
to 77°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Nikko Blue Hydrangea prefers High humidity levels, between 50% and 70%. |
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Nikko Blue Hydrangea Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Nikko Blue Hydrangea. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Nikko Blue Hydrangea plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Nikko Blue Hydrangea Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Nikko Blue Hydrangea plant. |
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Maximum Height |
72 Inches or
2 meters
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Spread |
72 Inches or
2 meters
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Color |
Blue
Green
White
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Characteristics |
Dried Arrangements
Cut Flowers
Showy
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Is Nikko Blue Hydrangea toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant is also not safe for your dogs |
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Informal and Cottage
Traditional Garden
Patio And Containers
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Nikko Blue Hydrangea Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Nikko Blue Hydrangea, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
summer
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Nikko Blue Hydrangea Native Region |
Find out where the Nikko Blue Hydrangea plant originated. |
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Country |
Japan
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