Choose the right variety, prepare planting tools, planting steps, maintenance, management, harvest and utilization As the pace of life accelerates, more and more people are paying attention to indoor potted plants. They not only beautify the home environment, but also purify the air and add a touch to life. Green, lavender, as a very ornamental and practical plant, is increasingly popular among potted lovers. How to plant potted lavender at home? Here is a detailed planting guide to help you create a fragrance corner. There are many varieties of lavender to choose suitable varieties. Common ones include French lavender, Spanish lavender, Russian lavender, etc. When selecting potted lavender, the following factors should be considered: 1. Adaptability: Choose lavender varieties suitable for the local climate to ensure plant survival rate.
2. Ornamental: Choose ornamental varieties such as flower color and leaf shape according to personal preferences.
3. Habits: Understand the growth habits of different varieties to facilitate subsequent maintenance. Preparing planting tools 1. Flowerpot: Choose a ceramic or plastic flowerpot with good air permeability and good drainage, with a pot diameter of 20-30 cm.
2. Fertilizer: Select compound fertilizers or organic fertilizers suitable for lavender growth.
3. Nutrient soil: Select nutritious soil made by mixing peat soil, perlite, etc. with good air permeability and good drainage properties. Planting steps 1. Watering: Before planting, water the soil in the flowerpot thoroughly to facilitate the survival of the plants.
2. Digging holes: Dig a hole in the center of the flowerpot the size of the root system.
3. Planting: Put the lavender plant into the pit to stretch the root system, fill it with nutritious soil, and gently compact it.
4. Watering: Pour water again after planting to ensure that the soil is moist. Maintenance and management 1. Watering: Lavender likes to dry, water should not be too much, keep the soil slightly moist, and when it is high in summer, the number of watering can be increased appropriately.
2. Fertilization: Spring and autumn are the periods of vigorous growth of lavender, and compound fertilizers or organic fertilizers are applied every 20 days.
3. Trim: Trim off withered leaves and sick branches to promote plant growth.
4. Prevention of pests and diseases: Regularly inspect plants and treat pests and diseases found in a timely manner. Harvest and utilization 1. Harvest: Lavender usually blooms in summer. When flowers bloom, flowers can be picked and dried or made into dried flowers.
2. Utilization: Lavender has a unique aroma and can be used to make aromatherapy, sachet, essential oils, etc.
Potted lavender is simple to grow and properly maintained and managed, so you can enjoy beautiful flowers and fresh aroma at home. I hope this planting guide can help you successfully plant your own fragrance corner.