because in previous years, it's always died in the winter. But, indoors, it's drying out and losing it's leaves. Is this normal. Should I water it more? Less? Help!
2007-01-20 06:50:15 · 6 answers · asked by brer 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Lavender is usually hardy to Zone 5. I live in that Zone and lavender has died on me because of dry winters. It can survive outside with protection, like mulch, if not too wet or dry.
Inside, it may be wanting to hibernate. Do you have a cool place to keep it? I think you could prune it back and set it somewhere for a month or two where it can rest up. Keep it on the dry side while it rests.
2007-01-20 06:58:31 · answer #1 · answered by Susan M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your plant is in shock that's why it's losing it's leaves. Immerse it in water but it won't do any good. This is a natural reaction from plants that were move indoors from outside. For now I would follow Susan's advice and let it hibernate and re-introduce it outside next spring.
Next time try to acclimatized your plants when bringing them indoors. Wrap the whole plants together with the pot with a clear plastic bag (dry cleaning bags) to maintain a good humidity that it needs to adapt to the lower light of average home and the plastic keeps any insect trapped. Set it in the brightest light possible but not direct sun. After two weeks, if no insects discovered, move the plant to a light level closer to what it'll ultimately require and punch holes in the bag, one or two a day, so the plant can slowly adjust to the lower humidity of your home.When the bag is in tatters, remove it. You'll find your plant is now totally acclimated to it's new growing conditions. Even if you move it into a lower light, it won't probably drop a leaf.
2007-01-20 16:16:22 · answer #2 · answered by egan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check the soil every couple of days. If it feels dry, go ahead and water it. They also need full/partial sun. try a sunny window and maybe keep it near a heat source, but not where it will get too hot. see if that helps. Also, check to see if you have the right kind of soil. Some plants need more acidity and could use a bit of peat moss or another kind of acid-y plant food.
2007-01-20 14:55:34 · answer #3 · answered by Erin J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lavendar needs a sunny spot and well draining soil to grow.
2007-01-20 14:55:28 · answer #4 · answered by Doc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it's drying out, then yes water it more. also they sell self watering pots now a days . you put water in the bottom of the pot and the plant drinks it when it is needed.
2007-01-20 14:54:35 · answer #5 · answered by kittybrains 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
water it more!
2007-01-20 14:52:48 · answer #6 · answered by andrea 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋