Lavender

In addition to the Common Tips "Avoid direct hot sunlight! Water moderately! Cover with soil moderately!", here is more care information for Lavender.

Difficulty Level of Germination

• ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Hard

• Beautiful flowers, but seeds take 14–21 days to sprout.

Plant Overview

1. Plant height: Lavender typically grows 30-90 cm tall, in clumps or as a semi-shrub.

2. Distribution: Native to the Mediterranean region, now widely cultivated in temperate and subtropical areas worldwide.

3. Growth characteristics: Perennial aromatic plant with woody stems and slender, grayish-green leaves.

4. Flower features: Flower spikes are light purple or bluish-purple, with a distinctive fragrance.

Seed Germination Considerations

1. Seed size: Seeds are small, about 2-3 mm long.

2. Seed storage: Store in a cool, dry place; viable for 2-3 years.

3. Germination time: Under suitable conditions, usually germinates in 14-21 days.

4. Stratification needs: Cold stratification for 4-6 weeks can improve germination rate. (Click to see the explanation of Seed Vernalization)

5. Germination temperature: Optimal temperature is 15-20°C.

6. Other considerations:

   • Gently press seeds when sowing; no need to cover with soil.

   • Keep soil moist but not waterlogged; avoid standing water.

   • Adequate light is needed during germination.

Daily Care for Mature Plants

1. Temperature: Cold and heat tolerant; ideal growing temperature is 15-25°C.

2. Light: Prefers full sun, requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

3. Watering: Drought-tolerant; water moderately when soil is dry, avoid overwatering.

4. Fertilizing: Apply light fertilizer monthly during growing season; avoid over-fertilizing.

5. Pruning: Prune after flowering to maintain compact shape and promote next year's blooming.

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