The growing and caring for Lavender plant

This particular plant is one of the most popular herb that is commonly grown for its fragrant aroma. Lavender plant enjoys hot, dry conditions. This plant can be use in a variety of landscape settings and it is an excellent candidate for areas prone to drought. Lavender plant seed germinate slowly in the Garden. By purchasing Lavender seedling plants is the most reliable way to grow the plant. This plant is very easy to grow as long as you give the plant what they need. This particular plant can really tolerate a variety of growing conditions, Lavender plant really thrives best under warm, sunny conditions in a well-drained soil. Also, an alkaline soil that is rich in organic matter can really encourage higher plant oil production, also enhancing the fragrance in the plants. This plant is native to arid regions, which means the plant will not tolerate moist or overly wet conditions. For this reason it is very important to really consider location when growing this plant. The Lavender plant should be located in areas with adequate drainage and also spaced far enough apart to ensure good air circulation. Doing this will help to reduce the chance of developing root rot.

How to care for Lavender Plant

If the Lavender plant has established, it actually require little care or maintenance. The Lavender plant should be watered regularly early on, the established plants need little water, as they are extremely drought tolerant. There should be regular pruning, this will not only keep the lavender plants neat and good appearance, it will also helps to encourage new growth. Any low-growing varieties can be cut back to the new growth while larger types can be pruned to about a third of their overall height. This particular plants take up to a year or more before they are ready for harvest. When they are ready for harvest it is best to harvest the Lavender plants early in the day, by picking flower spikes that haven’t fully opened yet. You can bundle the plants up and hang them upside down in a dry, dark area for about 1 to 2 weeks.

Growing Lavender plants indoor

Growing lavender plants indoors is not actually different from out in the garden. If you are actually grow this plant inside, just make sure that the plants receive plenty of light and warm temperatures. Make sure you water only when the plants has significantly dry and do not fertilize the plant.