How do i take care of lavender plant?
Question:since i stay in tropical country the weather is hot and humid.do i need 2 water them often?
Answers:
Lavender likes full sun, good drainage, & a soil with a ph of 6-7 ( sweeten your soil with lime if it is acidic). It only needs to be watered until it gets established. After that, let Mother Nature take over unless you have severe drought. Keep in mind that if lavender gets over-watered it can drown, especially if drainage is poor.
Keeping in mind that it's native to the Mediterranean, the authors of Southern Herb Growing make this comment regarding care of the variety Lavender angustifolia, "We recommend planting them in the driest area you have, in full sun, and neglecting them a lot." LOL
It is propagated by seeds, through cuttings or layering, & blooms from late spring to summer.
You can trim your plant a bit as you harvest to keep it shapely, otherwise you should trim your lavender back in the fall ( mid october) by 1/3.
water them as u would to lavenders any where else
As they originate from a hot climate they will withstand a certain amount of dryness so worry not and water little but frequently
Lavender originates from Mediterranean/Indian/African environments. Sunny, well drained soil, occasional rain. Trim of old flower stems before new growth begins in Spring.
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