The Lavender Plant, also known as Lavandula, is a kind of shrub with greyish-green leaves, purple flowers, and a narrow stem. It belongs to the Lamiaceae family (the family of mint and rosemary plants). The lavender plant is especially popular for its strong intoxicating smell, which is commonly used in many perfumes, and other makeup products. It is an easy-to-care-for plant, which bears lilac-coloured small flowers, an ornamental beauty of the garden.

Benefits of Lavender Plant

Ornamental :

The Lavender flowering plant comes in beautiful, pastel shades of purple. 

Attract Pollinators :

Lavender plant attracts many pollinating insects such as butterflies, bees, and more. Pollination is very important to promote biodiversity.

Low Maintenance:

This plant has a mood-boosting fragrance, which is undoubtedly one of its most recognisable traits. Some other plants of this family like mint, are also known for their fresh and uplifting scent. 

Mood-Boosting Plant :
This plant has a mood-boosting fragrance, which is undoubtedly one of its most recognisable traits. Some other plants of this family, like mint, are also known for their fresh and uplifting scent. 

Care Tips for Lavender Plant

Watering :

The soil for the Lavender plant must be kept moist, especially during the growing season. Water plants consistently, but avoid water-logging.

Light :

Lavender is a plant that grows well under direct sunlight. It needs about 6 to 7 hours of it every day.

Placement :

Lavenders can grow beautifully outdoors. So, it should be kept in an area receiving bright sunlight. 

Fertilization :

To fertilize, add nitrogen and phosphorus to grow the Lavender plant in a healthy manner. You can also use Vermicompost every 2 weeks.

Ideal Soil Mix :

Lavender plants love a well-draining, rich soil. The ideal soil mix for this plant should be, Garden Soil (35%) + Cocopeat (30%) + Vermicompost (30%) + Neem Khali (5%). Also, ensure that your pot has a hole so as to avoid waterlogging. 

Pruning :

Prune the parts of the plant that are showing signs of distress. It helps the plant to keep itself healthy and bear more flowers.

Pest Control :

Keep spraying the plant with neem spray every 2 weeks as a precautionary measure to avoid pest infestation. 

Frequently Asked Questions about Lavender Plant

1. Can I grow a Lavender Plant in India?

Yes, you can grow lavender plants in India very easily. You can buy lavender plants and take care of it quite easily. This plant is known for various purposes like wound healing, helping in sleep, etc. Like many others, you can also build a dream garden with lavender. 

2. Is Lavender an easy-to-care-for plant?

Yes, it is very easy to care for lavender plants in India. As a beginner, you can easily grow lavender from seeds or simply buy a plant from our website. It has some basic needs like full exposure to sunlight, frequent watering, and fertile soil. 

3. What are some best benefits of the Lavender plant?

There are lots of benefits of the lavender plant, including mood-boosting fragrance, stress reliever, and wound healing. 

4. What amount of sunlight lavender plant need?

The lavender plant needs full sunlight to grow. Keep it in 6 to 7 hours of direct sunlight. 

5. What is the right guide for potting Lavender?

You can pot lavender plants very easily. They require fertile and well-draining soil for growth. To ensure the soil is fertile, use potting mix along with garden soil for better results. One of the basic checks is to make sure that the planter we are using contains a drainage hole.

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