Plant profile
Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
Fragrant herb with silvery foliage and purple flower spikes.
Care snapshot
Light
Bright indirect light
Water
Every 4-5 days
Difficulty
Medium
Growth
Slow
Space
Medium space, up to 90 cm
Typical cost
₹180-450
Why it works
Good fit notes
Relaxing fragrance
Care tip: Use gritty soil and strong sunlight
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Best for
Household fit
Safe enough for this home?
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
Where it works best
India climate
What to watch
Buying check
Before you bring it home
Look for
- Choose plants in gritty media, not soggy peat.
- Prefer strong sun and airflow after purchase.
Avoid
- Wet soil
- Black stem base
- Fungal dieback
- Overly lush weak growth
Plant personality
Useful traits
Lavender is difficult in humid monsoon conditions unless drainage and airflow are excellent.
It prefers lean, gritty soil and strong sun.
Concentrated lavender oil is a different risk category from casual plant fragrance.
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