A Give and Take – Hydrangeas as Humidifiers

Hydrangeas are not only popular in the garden, but also as houseplants, and their popularity is steadily increasing. Although these water-loving plants require a lot of care, they enrich our living spaces.

Hydrangeas got their botanical name for a reason: Hydrangea translates to "water can," and this is very fitting for the plant. Even indoors, it needs a lot of water. However, it also gives something back to us.

If you’re thinking that a hydrangea is too much trouble and only provides beautiful flowers without offering anything in return, you’re completely wrong! If the lush blooms aren’t enough, you can also enjoy the air-purifying and humidifying properties of hydrangeas as an indoor plant. The water that the hydrangea absorbs is transported into the leaves and flowers. There, the water evaporates and is released into the surrounding air, helping to increase the humidity in the room.

Moist air is especially beneficial in the winter. The heating air during the cold months not only causes headaches and blocked noses for allergy sufferers but also leads to dry skin, dry eyes, and static hair. That’s where a hydrangea, as a natural air humidifier, truly comes in handy. And it also looks beautiful while doing so!

Hydrangeas as indoor plants can increase the humidity in a room from 30 percent to a much healthier level of 40 percent in just four hours. When it comes to indoor hydrangeas, the more, the better. How convenient that they also look great! Especially in the cold winter months, it’s recommended to have at least two hydrangeas per room. This significantly improves the indoor climate and ensures healthy air from January to March.