Lavender Care Guide
Lavandula
Also known as: French Lavender, English Lavender
Watering
Summer
Every 10 days
Winter
Every 16 days
Let the top 2-3cm of soil dry out before watering. Stick your finger in - if it feels dry, water.
Light
Direct sunlight
South-facing window, full sun for 4+ hours
Humidity
20-40%
Thrives in dry air. No misting needed.
Pet & Child Safety
Safe for pets and children
Pot & Soil
Terracotta pot with excellent drainage. Sandy, alkaline soil - mix potting soil with sand and perlite.
Pot-size watering
The 10-16 day range is a starting point. A 5cm pot dries quickly, but the soil should still reach its proper dry-down before watering. A 22cm pot can hold moisture deep inside even when the top looks dry.
Balanced root room
This plant does best with a pot just larger than the root ball. Too much spare wet soil can make watering harder to judge.
Soil refresh
Refresh gritty mix when drainage slows, salts crust on the surface, or the potting mix collapses - usually every 18-24 months for stable plants.
Good to Know
Needs maximum light indoors. Fragrant flowers and foliage. Hates wet feet.
Frequently asked
How often should I water Lavender?▾
Every 10 days in summer and every 16 days in winter is the reference range. The 10-16 day range is a starting point. A 5cm pot dries quickly, but the soil should still reach its proper dry-down before watering. A 22cm pot can hold moisture deep inside even when the top looks dry. Let the top 2-3cm of soil dry out before watering. Stick your finger in - if it feels dry, water.
What light does Lavender need?▾
Direct sunlight. South-facing window, full sun for 4+ hours.
Is Lavender safe for pets and children?▾
Yes - Lavender is safe for pets and children.
What humidity does Lavender prefer?▾
20-40%. Thrives in dry air - no misting needed.
What soil and pot does Lavender need?▾
Terracotta pot with excellent drainage. Sandy, alkaline soil - mix potting soil with sand and perlite. This plant does best with a pot just larger than the root ball. Too much spare wet soil can make watering harder to judge. Refresh gritty mix when drainage slows, salts crust on the surface, or the potting mix collapses - usually every 18-24 months for stable plants.
Is Lavender beginner-friendly?▾
Lavender is a herb at intermediate difficulty - manageable with a bit of care attention.
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