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Hydrangea macrophylla Magical Ruby Red
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Hydrangea macrophylla Magical Ruby Red

Magical Ruby Red Hydrangea

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A cultivated bigleaf hydrangea cultivar featuring deep ruby-red blooms that may shift to purple based on soil pH. Prefers cool, humid conditions.
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Plant Details

Common Name Magical Ruby Red Hydrangea
Family Hydrangeaceae
Genus Hydrollange
Species Macrophylla
Variety Magical Ruby Red
Origin Europe / Japan
Blooming Summer to early autumn, color shifts with soil chemistry
Leaf Color Dark green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Acidic peat-based mix with perlite for drainage and moisture retention

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. High humidity essential indoors

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light; avoid harsh midday sun which scorches leaves

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Fertilization

Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during growing season (Spring to Summer)

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Pruning

Prune after flowering only; remove spent blooms and dead wood in late winter

Pest Control Aphid Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
60% – 85%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 20000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
180 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
40% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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