The scent of lavender is unmistakable. If you still don’t have a lavender at home, it’s time to go for it! Discover all the benefits and properties of this aromatic and relaxing plant.
Without a doubt, lavender has a multitude of properties that we can incorporate into our daily lives. If you still do not have a potted lavender at home, you are in time to get one. Discover here all the benefits of having lavender at home and how it can help your body and mind.
WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF LAVENDER?
LAVENDER: CARE, WATERING AND PRUNING
If you decide to have a natural lavender at home, we already warn you that it does not need much care. It is an easy plant to grow, and suitable even for beginners. In case you dare to have lavenders at home, we give you some advice on their care. Take note!
TYPES OF LAVENDER
Believe it or not, there are different types of lavender. We show you some of the best known so you can choose your favorite lavender:
- Common lavender. It is the most popular lavender. Its flowering occurs in early summer and gives the plant purple flowers. It has a very pleasant perfume and has great medicinal properties.
- Lavender Angustifolia . It is a type of lavender that is normally grown in Europe, specifically in Italy and France. It is a plant that stands out for its green-gray color. It is used, above all, to flavor foods.
- Lavender dentata. It is a type of lavender native to the Mediterranean. It is a type of lavender that stands out for its green leaves and its mauve spike flowers.
- Latifolia lavender. It is a variety of Spanish origin. Unlike other types of lavender, this one gives off a somewhat unpleasant scent. Its leaves can measure up to ten centimeters and it has flowers grouped in spikes.
- Lavender Ianata. This type of lavender, with covered leaves, is typical of mountain climates. Lavender lanata is of Spanish origin and can be found in many provinces of Andalusia.
HOW OFTEN DO YOU HAVE TO WATER THE LAVENDER?
Although it is a resistant plant, do not forget to water it. In summer, it is best to water the lavender once a week. Of course, as long as the soil is dry so as not to flood the roots. On the other hand, during the cold months, you can space the watering to prevent the roots from taking in moisture.
One tip: when watering the lavender, avoid wetting the branches and flowers so that fungus does not form.
HOW TO PRUNE LAVENDER?
If you have lavender at home and want to make a bouquet, cutting the stems and their flowers do not mean pruning the plant. To do it correctly you must wait for the arrival of spring or autumn, just before flowering.
