Lavender

Lavender is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

How to Grow Lavender →

Benefits of Growing Lavender →

Common Lavender Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Lavender →

Lavender prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Lavender Water Frequency →

Lavender Root Rot →

Lavender requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Lavender Light Requirements →

Lavender Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Lavender is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

Lavender enjoys lots of humidity. Provide humidity for your plant by watering regularly and thoroughly, since plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves. They may also benefit from being placed next to a humidifier.

Lavender Humidity Needs →

Lavender is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Lavender →

Best Pots for Lavender →

When and How to Successfully Repot Lavender →

What Are Healthy Lavender Roots →

Lavender should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Lavender →

Lavender is native to Old World.

Yes, you may see your Lavender bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.

Lavender Flowers →

Is Lavender an Annual Plant? →

Is Lavender a Perennial Plant? →

Lavender Pollination Guide →

Common Lavender Flower Problems →

Lavender will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Lavender Lifecycle →

Lavender Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Lavender →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Lavender can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Lavender Temperature Tolerance →

Lavender Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Lavender →

When to Plant Lavender →

How to Plant Lavender →

Where to Plant Lavender →

Winter Care for Lavender →

Best Companion Plants for Lavender →

Is Lavender a Weed? →

Lavender can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

• Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
• If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
• Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
• Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

How to Propagate Lavender →

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Lavender, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting Lavender →

What Eats Lavender? →

• Drooping Lavender Leaves →
• Lavender Dropping Leaves →
• Lavender Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on Lavender →
• Brown Spots on Lavender →
• Lavender Leaves Falling Over →
• Lavender Leaves Curling →
• Lavender Yellow Leaves →
• Lavender Root Rot →
• Why Is My Lavender Wilting? →