By Steven charlie Habib

If you want to successfully grow a lavender plant having the right growing conditions can make all the difference in the world. The good news is the lavender plant can tolerate many different conditions.

However, the plant will do best with warm, well-drained soil and direct sun. As with many plants grown for their oils, good soil will encourage a higher concentration of the plants oil. The pleasing scents of the plant are increased when chalky or alkaline soil is used.

When staring a lavender plant, adding a handful of good compost into the planting hole will serve the lavender well. Also give it regular watering during its early growing stages. Once the lavender plant has settled itself, it is a hardy and drought tolerant.

What you must know when growing the plant.

There are some points to consider when growing a lavender plant. Mainly dampness, more than cold temperatures, harm these plants. Damp conditions can come from high humidity during the summertime and excessively wet roots in the winter. To combat a humidity problem, allow the plants enough airflow as well as plenty direct sun.

While lavender plants are pruned regularly from the harvesting of its flowers, a little spring pruning will stimulate new growth and keep them neat and shapely. The taller varieties may be trimmed back to about one-third of their height.

If you live in an area of the country where your lavender is likely to suffer some winter dieback, do not begin pruning until new growth develops near the base of the plant. If you begin pruning too early in its recovery, the plant may never regain its health and vigor.

Advantages of growing lavender in a pot.

An advantage of growing this plant in a pot is you can move it into the direct sunlight, and inside your home during the winter. It is useful to know that this plant has a large spreading root ball. Regardless of where you plant it, give the root enough space to fully develop. A good pot would be one that has a few inches of space where the roots can fill.

Many plants grown inside a container need acceptable drainage. The lavender plant is no different. Having an inch of loose gravel at the bottom of the container will prevent water from pooling. The soil mix used should be loose to help in the proper drainage of excess water.

Its best to water the lavender only when the dirt, not the plant, looks to be dry. In addition, give the plant water at the base to limit excess dampness of the foliage.

The Lavender plant is a wonderful plant that has wonderful scents and beautiful foliage.

About The Author

Steve Habib is a recognized authority on the subject of growing and caring for a variety of plants. His site LAVENDER PLANT: offers a wealth of information about how to keep your plants healthy and growing all year round.