How to Grow Lavender? Detailed Guide to Cultivation Methods and Precautions

I. Soil

For growing lavender, it is best to use neutral or slightly alkaline soil. Specifically, it can be made by mixing perlite, vermiculite and peat moss in a 1:1:1 ratio.

II. Light

Lavender is a flower that relatively likes light. Apart from needing moderate shading in summer, it can receive direct sunlight in all other seasons. If it is kept in a light-deficient environment for a long time, it will struggle to grow.

III. Watering

Lavender likes a somewhat dry environment and is very afraid of waterlogging. Normally you should not water it too much; wait until the soil begins to dry out before watering. When you water, water thoroughly; do not let the soil be half wet and half dry, and do not let water accumulate, otherwise it can easily damage its roots.

IV. Temperature

The optimal growing temperature for lavender is around 20°C, and in winter it should not go below 10°C. If the usual temperature is unsuitable, its growth rate will be greatly slowed, and if the winter temperature is too low, it may suffer frost damage.

V. Precautions

1. Repot in time. Lavender will gradually grow larger, and its size will keep increasing. At this point you need to keep repotting it into larger pots to provide it with enough growing space.

2. Prevent root rot. Lavender is relatively prone to this disease. To avoid this, you can drench the roots monthly with a diluted solution of carbendazim or thiophanate-methyl.