How to grow lavender better
An article about how to grow lavender better and the cultivation methods of lavender, please refer to the detailed introduction below.
Lavender has a certain ornamental value and is very beautiful after flowering, so it is deeply loved by people. Many people want to grow it at home, but not many people know how to grow lavender better. It is easy to cause it to die when growing it by yourself. In fact, growing lavender is relatively simple. Let's follow the editor to learn about the cultivation methods of lavender.
【One, how to grow lavender better】
Lavender is a common herbaceous plant abroad, mostly grown in fields. Lavender has strict requirements for soil drainage, so if you want to grow it well at home, you must prepare fertile and breathable soil, and the drainage must be good, otherwise the leaves will easily turn yellow, the flowers will wilt, and even the plant will die.
Therefore, choose a suitable flower pot, cover the drainage hole at the bottom of the pot with a piece of broken pot, concave side down, then fill in a layer of drainage material (broken pot pieces, sand, etc.), and then a layer of culture soil. Hold the seedling with your left hand and place it in the appropriate position in the pot, fill the culture soil around the seedling roots, press it tightly with your hand, water it fully with a spray pot, and place it in the shade for a few days to slow down the seedling. Gradually move it to a place with sufficient light, and you can grow lavender well.
【Two, the cultivation method of lavender】
<1, Sufficient sunlight>
To grow lavender well, it must be placed in sufficient sunlight, and it is even better if it can receive full-day sunlight. It can also grow with half-day sunlight, but the amount of flowering will be less. In the summer, when sunlight is strong, it should be properly shaded, and indoor ventilation should be strengthened. In winter, when the temperature is low, it is best to receive full-day sunlight. A long-term humid environment will prevent it from breathing normally, which will affect its normal growth and may even lead to death.
<2, Watering requirements>
How to grow lavender better
Lavender prefers a dry environment and is very afraid of waterlogging. It should not be watered too much, and water should only be added when the soil starts to dry. When watering, make sure it is thorough, without half the soil wet and half dry, and no standing water, otherwise it will easily hurt its roots. Therefore, watering is a very important task during cultivation.
<3, Proper pruning>
After the lavender has finished flowering, it must be pruned. The plant can be pruned to 2/3 of its original size, which will make the plant more sturdy and conducive to growth. Pruning should be done in cool seasons like spring or autumn, usually in spring, as pruning in autumn can affect cold resistance. When pruning, be careful not to cut into the woody parts, as this may cause the plant to weaken and die.
<4, Temperature management>
Lavender is semi-heat-tolerant, prefers cool weather, and likes warm winters and cool summers. The optimal growth temperature is between 15-25°C, and it can grow between 5-30°C. The limiting temperature is above 35°C, and long-term temperatures above 38-40°C will cause the top stems and leaves to turn yellow. In the north, long-term temperatures below 0°C will cause it to enter dormancy, and the mature plant can withstand low temperatures of -20 to -25°C during dormancy.
<5, Pest and disease control>