Will lavender really grow better in pot or soil? That question has been on many people’s lips for years, but it is one that can be easy to answer in the beginning only if you know a little about the lavender plant. Lavender is actually a member of the mint family (Lamiaceae or Labiatae). In addition to being native to Europe, Asia and some parts of North America, lavender is now naturalized in most areas of the United States and Canada.
A Lavender plant is a beautiful perennial vine that is a ground cover plant throughout most of the year, except for the time of the blooming of the flowers. Although it prefers full sunlight, the plant will tolerate partial shade as well. The actual type of Lavender that grows best is called the Aspalathus or more popularly known as the Pennyroyal. The Pennyroyals are actually not true Lavenders, though they will grow much better with their relative. They do better in most areas if planted in a somewhat shady spot. This plant likes limestone, so if you have limestone near your home you might want to consider planting your Aspalathus there.
In the United States and Canada, Aspalathus is most commonly planted as a ground cover or container gardening plant, mainly in southern states such as Florida and California. This plant will do fine in most container gardens but will do better in pots. In fact, the plant will do better in any pot you provide because its root system is very shallow. You should not over water this plant, as it can become drown in the pool of water.
This plant has two primary underground roots that spread out from the main stem. The upper root system is called the apsoils. It spreads down the outside of the plant, while the lower root system is called the rhizomes. It is these rhizomes that supply the nutrients to the plant’s roots. Keep in mind when choosing containers that you only fill the container about two-thirds full, as the roots will need room to grow. You will also want to avoid containers with large, overhanging branches as they can damage your plant by knocking it down.
When deciding on whether to use pots or soil, remember that both work well with this plant. Pots work great because you can move your plant from place to place if you wish, and soil works great if you plan to replant the plant at some point. To further improve your plant’s health, you should water them once a week during the hot summer months, and you should empty or remove the pots after two years of heavy use. Some experts say to mulch the plant, while other suggest not doing this because it can make the plant too compacted and it will not be able to absorb the moisture it needs. If you live in an area where you get a lot of rainfall, you might consider using both because you can easily add mulch to the soil as needed.
The final question you need to ask yourself is whether your plant likes its soil. Most plants like soil, but some like it and some prefer clay. It is also important to keep in mind that some varieties of this plant do better in acidic conditions, and some can even die if they are planted in very alkaline soil. It is up to you to find the type that best suites your needs. For example, if you have a garden in a basement, you probably do not need to worry about the type of soil in your plant grows in, so you can use whatever you like.
As for the actual plant itself, how does lavender fare in the actual environment? It is quite tricky to grow this plant successfully in most areas, since it requires such a large amount of water. You will probably need to mist the plant often, especially during the hot summer months. It is also important to try to protect the roots, which can be done with a simple netting system. This protects the roots from being damaged and also helps to prevent them from drying out.
Overall, this plant is a great choice for those who are looking to grow a plant that is easy to maintain and grows well in any sort of soil. However, before planting, you should make sure that you understand how it grows in pots and in the soil that it grows in. Once you understand this, then you can make an informed decision as to whether it is best to use a pot, or if you should go ahead and just plant it in the dirt. It really depends on the situation.