Root rot is associated with excess moisture, and poor air circulation can contribute to leaf spot.
How to care for English lavender
English lavender needs the strongest direct sun and fast drainage. This care applies to outdoor plants and patio containers.
Plant coveredLavandula angustifoliaLavender · English lavender · Outdoor garden and patio container
Find a bright, steady position
Light and temperature
Use full sun. For an indoor container, choose the strongest direct-light position available. No ordinary indoor light range is established.
Check the mix, drainage and pot
Watering, drainage and repotting
Keep the root medium on the dry side and sharply drained. Excess water or saturation can cause root rot.
Use a loose, porous, well-drained medium. For a permanent pot, spring repotting with fresh soil is supported by the extension source.
Feed only during active growth
Fertilizer and active growth
Use a low-fertility medium and very little fertilizer. Overfertilization can favor foliage over flowers and increase disease or cold risk.
Check the visible signs before changing care
Common problems
Aphids, whiteflies, and spittlebugs are listed pests.
Use the verdict for this exact plant
Pet safety
Sources
- North Carolina State University Extension Gardener Plant ToolboxLight; soil; containers; overwatering; air circulation; pests
- Royal Horticultural SocietySun; free drainage; containers; winter shelter; root rot
- Utah State University ExtensionSun; dry soil; low nutrients; spring repotting; overfertilization
Pet-safety information for catalog plants uses ASPCA reference data where available. It is reference information, not veterinary advice.