Lavender care
A fragrant herb that needs lots of sun and dry roots. (Lavandula)
- Light
- As much sun as possible
- Water
- Water only when the soil is dry
- Cats
- Toxic
- Dogs
- Toxic
Care card
Light
As much sun as possible: a south-facing window.
Water
Water only when the soil is dry; lavender hates wet roots.
Humidity
Average.
Soil and pot
Free-draining potting mix.
Feeding
Light feed every few weeks while you are picking it.
Through the year
Spring
Pinch tips to make it bushy. It can go outdoors after the last frost.
Summer
Pick often; remove flower buds to keep leaves tasty.
Autumn
Bring pots indoors before the first frost.
Winter
Give it the sunniest window and water lightly.
Leaf trouble?
Why houseplant leaves turn yellow
Several yellow leaves at once usually mean the roots are staying wet. Feel the…How often to water a houseplant
There is no single weekly schedule. Water when that plant's soil says so, then…Brown tips and crispy edges
Brown tips usually mean dry air, a pot that dried out too far, or minerals in…Drooping houseplant leaves
Droop can mean thirst or roots that are too rotten to drink. Feel the soil…Fungus gnats and other small pests
Fungus gnats breed in mix that never dries. Letting the top layer dry, and…Background
Lavandula (common name lavender) is a genus of 47 known species of perennial flowering plants in the sage family, Lamiaceae. It is native to regions of the Iberian Peninsula and Mediterranean coastline (including the Adriatic coast and coastal North Africa), the Middle East, extending to the Indian subcontinent. Many members of the genus are cultivated extensively in temperate climates as ornamental plants for garden and landscape use, for use as culinary herbs, and commercially for the extraction of essential oils.
From Wikipedia’s article Lavandula, by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Sources
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control: toxic and non-toxic plants Pet safety
- Wikipedia: Lavandula Background