Plant Care Cotton Lavender

Cotton Lavender

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About Cotton Lavender

Santolina chamaecyparissus is used in dried arrangement, potpourris and as an accent plant. Santolina rosmarinifolia is used as groundcover in massing, edging beds, planters, rock gardens and on pure sand. It is used for digestive problems and as antiseptics.

Taxonomy

Santolina chamaecyparissus
Santolina
Asteraceae
Asterales

Also known as

Lavender-cotton

How to care for Cotton Lavender

💦 Water

How often to water your Cotton Lavender

Water needs for Cotton Lavender
0.5 cups
every 9

Cotton Lavender needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Cotton Lavender

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Cotton Lavender in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Cotton Lavender: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Cotton Lavender love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Cotton Lavender does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Cotton Lavender in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Cotton Lavender

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Cotton Lavender: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Cotton Lavender after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Cotton 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 Cotton Lavender →

Benefits of Growing Cotton Lavender →

Common Cotton Lavender Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Cotton Lavender →


💦 Water Needs

Cotton 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.

Cotton Lavender Water Frequency →

Cotton Lavender Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Cotton 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 🏡.

Cotton Lavender Light Requirements →

Cotton Lavender Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Cotton Lavender is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Is Cotton Lavender Edible? →

Cotton Lavender Toxicity to Cats →

Cotton Lavender Toxicity to Dogs →

Cotton Lavender Toxicity to Humans →


🪴 Soil

Cotton Lavender does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Cotton Lavender →

Best Pots for Cotton Lavender →

When and How to Successfully Repot Cotton Lavender →

What Are Healthy Cotton Lavender Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Cotton 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 Cotton Lavender →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Cotton 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.

Cotton Lavender Lifecycle →

Cotton Lavender Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Cotton Lavender →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 Yellow Leaves

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 Cotton 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!


🧐 Troubleshooting

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.


Care Summary for Cotton Lavender

Cotton Lavender

Cotton Lavender


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

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@Madeline
leaf-1 7 Plants
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globe Lake Clifton, Western Australia
05/15/2021

I found it rather high maintenance

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