6 Tactics To Grow Lavender In A Pot

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Love lavender but short on space?

No worries! You can grow it in a pot.

Discover 6 easy tactics to make your potted lavender thrive.

Get ready for beautiful blooms and soothing scents.

Let’s get started!

Choosing the Right Pot

Choosing the Right Pot
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Choosing the right pot is super important for growing happy lavender. Make sure the pot has drainage holes to prevent water from pooling at the roots.

You want to avoid root rot! A good rule of thumb is to pick a pot that’s at least 12 inches in diameter.

Bigger pots mean more room for those roots to stretch out and grow.

Using the Right Soil

Watering Wisely
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Lavender loves well-draining soil. Think sandy or gritty mix, not heavy, clayey stuff.

You can make a mix yourself with some potting soil, sand, and perlite, or grab a pre-made cactus mix from the garden store. Adding some lime to the soil can help because lavender likes things a bit on the alkaline side.

Sunlight is Key

Using the Right Soil
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Lavender is a sun worshipper. Make sure your potted plant gets at least 6-8 hours of sunlight every day.

If you’re growing it indoors, find the sunniest spot, like a south-facing window. You can also move your pot outside when it’s sunny and warm enough.

Watering Wisely

Sunlight is Key
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Overwatering is one of the biggest mistakes you can make with lavender. Water your plant when the top inch of soil feels dry.

Be sure not to let it sit in water—remember those drainage holes? They’re there for a reason!

In winter, you’ll need to water even less, just enough to keep it from completely drying out.

Pruning and Harvesting

To keep your lavender plant bushy and healthy, don’t forget to prune. Trim back the plant after its initial flowering and again in late summer.

Snip off about one-third of the plant to encourage new growth. Plus, you get to harvest those lovely lavender buds for crafts or cooking!

Feeding Your Lavender

Lavender isn’t a heavy feeder, but it doesn’t hurt to give it a little boost now and then. A light feeding of a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in the spring is usually enough.

You can also use a bit of compost tea if you prefer organic options. Just don’t go overboard; lavender likes it lean.

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