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Lavender care for Indian homes

Lavandula angustifolia

Fragrant herb with silvery foliage and purple flower spikes.

Bright light
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) plant

The essentials

Lavender care at a glance

Light
Bright light
Water
Every 4-5 days
Difficulty
Medium
Space
Medium space, up to 90 cm

Watering needs vary with light, pot size and growing conditions. Check the soil rather than following a fixed schedule.

Make sure it fits your home

Check placement and household safety.

Household safety

Pets: Use caution — keep out of reach.

Children: Listed as safe.

Lavender is edible/aromatic for humans in controlled culinary use but should be treated as unsafe for cats and dogs, especially concentrated oils.

Avoid essential oils around pets; prevent pets chewing the plant.

Placement

Indoors
Poor
Balcony
Excellent
Low-light room
Poor
Air conditioning
Medium

Care notes

Use gritty soil and strong sunlight

Monsoon risk: High.

Humidity needs: Low.

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What to check at the nursery

Before you buy

  • Choose plants in gritty media, not soggy peat.
  • Prefer strong sun and airflow after purchase.

Look out for

  • Wet soil
  • Black stem base
  • Fungal dieback
  • Overly lush weak growth

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