How to water lavender in summer? Is lavender easy to keep alive?

1. Watering in summer

Since the climate is relatively hot in summer and water evaporates quickly, you should water lavender more often to avoid the soil in the pot being too dry, which will affect its development. You can water it once a day. If the leaves turn yellow, you can increase the amount of water. At the same time, you should spray water appropriately, which can have the effect of moisturizing and cooling.

2. Is it easy to raise?

Lavender is relatively easy to grow. This plant has a strong adaptability and can tolerate both high and low temperatures. Since it prefers light, it is often grown in sunny places. The soil should be loose and fertile. If it is too sticky, it will not be conducive to the development and breathing of the roots. In addition, maintain good ventilation to reduce the possibility of bacterial growth.

3. How to raise

1. Soil: The soil layer for planting lavender should be deep so that the roots can develop better. The soil is loose and breathable, which helps the roots breathe and is also conducive to drainage, preventing water accumulation and root submersion. Generally, you should not use soil that is too acidic or alkaline. You can mix it with garden soil, peat soil and river sand.

2. Light: Lavender cannot grow without sufficient light. It is usually placed in the sun, but it needs proper shade in summer to avoid sunburn from strong light. If there is insufficient light, the plant will easily grow too tall and suffer from stunted development.

3. Watering: Lavender does not require much water, so you don’t need to water it too much. After spring, the plant resumes growth and needs more watering. After the flower buds appear, more watering is also needed. After flowering, reduce watering, as excessive watering can easily cause flowers to fall off.

4. Fertilization: In addition to adding base fertilizer when planting lavender, it is also necessary to apply appropriate top dressing during its growth period. For example, before flowering, you can add phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to promote flowering of the plant, and after flowering, you need to use compound fertilizer to restore its growth.