Why Is My Potted Hydrangea Wilting?

Are you allowing the soil to dry up completely between waterings?

Do you keep your plant in waterlogged soil?

Do you keep hydrangea in a shady place?

Do you keep hydrangea in direct sunlight?

Do you keep your hydrangea in a warm room with temperatures over 75 degrees Fahrenheit?

Are the leaves and flowers browned and wilted?

Hydrangeas require consistently moist soil to support their large leaves and flower clusters. They quickly begin to wilt in dry soil. Check soil moisture daily and water the hydrangea when the top inch feels dry. To ensure the soil is moistened through the entire depth of the pot, water until the excess drains from the bottom.

Soggy soil can result in root rot, which can cause wilting, so avoid overwatering and empty the collected water from the drip tray after each irrigation.

Lack of sunlight can cause both wilt and pale unhealthy foliage, while also causing reduced flowering. Provide bright but indirect sunlight, such as placing the pot near a south-facing window or in an area that receives light filtered through a sheer curtain. Supply the hydrangea with about six hours of sun daily.

Direct sunlight can cause sunburn or result in the foliage drying out quickly. Provide bright but indirect sunlight, such as placing the pot near a south-facing window or in an area that receives light filtered through a sheer curtain. Supply the hydrangea with about six hours of sun daily.

Heat results in rapid moisture loss. The foliage begins to wilt and the flowers drop or lose petals if the temperatures are too high. Average room temperatures in the range between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit, work well for hydrangeas, but they perform best and resist wilting when they are moved to a 50 to 60 degree F location at night.

Browned and wilted leaves in hydrangeas usually indicate bacterial wilt disease. This disease can spread quickly, killing the plant in hot weather. Remove infected parts as soon as you see them. Destroy your plant if it is seriously infected.

The flowers begin to wilt and dry naturally at the end of their bloom period. The flowers usually bloom for about four to eight weeks before they begin to wilt. Cut off the old blooms to improve the plant's appearance. If you live in a frost-free climate, you can transplant the hydrangea outdoors after blooming. For potted plants, cut back the stems so only two leaf nodes remain on each. Transplant it into new potting soil in a pot one size larger than the old one so the roots have room to spread.