What are the causes of and solutions for dried-out lavender leaves?
Lavender is a very common flowering plant in our daily lives. Nowadays, most of it is grown in pots. When growing lavender, if it is not managed properly, many problems can easily arise. Among them, dried-out lavender leaves are one such problem, and dried-out lavender leaves have a great impact on its ornamental value. So what should you do about dried-out lavender leaves? Let's take a look together with the editor below!
1. Provide appropriate shade
Lavender is a long-day flowering plant, and its demand for light during growth is quite high. However, when growing it, we must be careful not to let lavender be exposed to direct strong light. This is because lavender has very poor tolerance to strong light and cannot withstand intense sun exposure. Especially if it is kept under the sun for a long time, the leaves can very easily be scorched and dry out. Therefore, we should pay attention to providing shade, especially in summer, and must prevent direct sunlight exposure. It should be placed in a sunny spot with soft light for care, which is beneficial to its growth.
2. Water reasonably
Lavender has relatively strong drought tolerance, so its demand for water during growth is not very high. Therefore, when watering lavender, we must pay attention to controlling the amount of water and must not water too much. If watered too much, it can very easily cause water to accumulate in the soil, drowning the lavender roots and causing the leaves to dry out. If this happens, drain the excess water promptly. Also loosen the soil regularly, turning out the wet soil to help the water evaporate as quickly as possible. However, when loosening the soil, be careful not to damage its roots.
3. Improve ventilation
Proper ventilation is also a key measure to ensure normal growth of lavender. During the growth period of lavender, if ventilation is poor and air circulation is bad, it will affect the respiration of lavender, causing the leaves to wilt. Moreover, poor air circulation will also cause air quality to decline, which is also very unfavorable to the growth of lavender. So when caring for it, we must pay attention to placing it in a well-ventilated place, but there should not be too much wind, otherwise the plant can very easily lodge. Proper ventilation can not only enhance the respiration of lavender, but also reduce the breeding of bacteria.
4. Remove from the pot and trim the roots
When growing lavender, if you want lavender to bloom more and increase its ornamental value, then fertilizing is also indispensable. Moreover, lavender also has a certain demand for nutrients during growth, so attention should be paid to proper fertilizing. However, the amount and concentration of fertilizer should be controlled. If the concentration is too high, the lavender plant can very easily be burned, and the leaves will also dry out as a result. If the withered leaves are caused by this reason, then immediately remove the plant from the pot and trim the roots, and rinse the potting soil with clean water. Then cut off the rotted roots, replant it in new soil, and let it slowly recover.
The above is a brief introduction to what to do about dried-out lavender leaves. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and we hope it can help everyone!