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Posted 2w ago by @Victoriamerr

What is happening with my lavender

My English lavender plant is getting dried up. I have been giving it extra water but it hasn't improved much. I repotted it about a month or more ago. Any suggestions?
0ft to light, direct
7” pot with drainage
Last watered 3 days ago
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@Victoriamerr An English lavender plant might be drying up due to several reasons, most commonly because of overwatering, poor drainage, inadequate sunlight, extreme temperatures, or pest infestations; essentially, the plant is either getting too much water, not enough light, or is facing environmental stress that is causing it to wilt and dry out. Do you check the soil before watering? Before watering English lavender, the soil should be well-draining and have a pH between 6.5 and 7.5. The soil should also be relatively dry and sandy, similar to the plant's native Mediterranean region. Additionally Add sand, gravel, or perlite: These materials improve drainage and create space for the roots to breathe.
Amend heavy clay soil: Add compost to improve drainage, but avoid making the soil too rich.
Test the soil's pH: English lavender is sensitive to pH, so make sure it's above 6. Happy Growing!
I don’t know much about lavender, but do you have any closer pictures of the dried up parts?
@Elk it is hard to tell from the pic. it is mostly on the bottom
Hmmm, was it in a different kind of soil before the repot? Other than that, and you said you’ve been giving it more water, I’m really not sure. πŸ€”
@Elk it definitely is at least slightly diffrent because before I repotted it it was from what they potted it in when I got it so idk what they used
What kind of soil did you use?
@Ms.Persnickety Thank you!
@Elk I use succulent soil I did some research before I used it and it should be fine for them.
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