Lavender Scallops

Lavender Scallops 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!

Benefits of Growing Lavender Scallops →

Common Lavender Scallops Problems →

Lavender Scallops thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Lavender Scallops Water Frequency →

Lavender Scallops Root Rot →

Lavender Scallops 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 Scallops Light Requirements →

Lavender Scallops Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Lavender Scallops is extremely dangerous if consumed. 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 immediately. Lavender Scallops is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

Lavender Scallops Toxicity to Cats →

Lavender Scallops Toxicity to Dogs →

Lavender Scallops Toxicity to Humans →

Lavender Scallops prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

Lavender Scallops Humidity Needs →

Lavender Scallops 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 Scallops →

When and How to Successfully Repot Lavender Scallops →

Lavender Scallops 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 Scallops →

It’s common for Lavender Scallops to go dormant in the summertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

Lavender Scallops is native to Madagascar and Tropical Africa.

Lavender Scallops produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.

Lavender Scallops Flowers →

Lavender Scallops grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

How and When to Prune Lavender Scallops →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Lavender Scallops can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Lavender Scallops Temperature Tolerance →

Lavender Scallops 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 Scallops →

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 Scallops →
• Drooping Lavender Scallops Leaves →
• Lavender Scallops Dropping Leaves →
• Lavender Scallops Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on Lavender Scallops →
• Brown Spots on Lavender Scallops →
• Lavender Scallops Leaves Falling Over →
• Lavender Scallops Leaves Curling →
• Lavender Scallops Yellow Leaves →
• Lavender Scallops Root Rot →

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Lavender Scallops. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!