Does lavender like shade or sun? Does lavender need to be exposed to the sun?

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1. Do you like yin or yang?

2. Maintenance methods

Lavender loves the sun. This plant cannot do without sufficient light during its growth. Long-term exposure to light is not only conducive to the differentiation of flower buds, but also allows it to perform better photosynthesis. However, since it is not resistant to exposure to the sun, it must be shaded at noon in summer to prevent the plant from being sunburned. If the environment is too dark, the plant will grow poorly and become leggy, which will affect its flowering.

1. Does it prefer yin or yang?

Lavender prefers yang. As a long-day plant, it needs to receive a long period of light during the flower bud differentiation period. If the light time is insufficient, the flowering period will be delayed and the flowering of the plant will be affected. It should be noted that this plant is not tolerant to strong light, so it needs to be properly shaded in summer, especially from the sun at noon, to prevent its leaves from being sunburned.

2. Maintenance methods

1 . Soil: Lavender has a very developed root system and is usually planted in a place with deep soil. If it is a potted plant, you need to use loose and fertile soil, which is more conducive to the growth of the plant. To increase drainage, place tiles on the bottom of the pot. In addition, you can also mix a small amount of base fertilizer into the pot soil to provide some nutrients.

2. Temperature: Lavender's heat resistance and cold resistance They are relatively strong in sex, but they can only grow and develop under suitable temperatures. Seeds will germinate when the temperature reaches 8-12°C, and the branches of the plant will begin to grow when the temperature reaches 12-15°C. It will grow flower buds when the temperature reaches 16-18℃, and it will bloom when the temperature reaches around 20℃.

3. Watering: Lavender prefers a dry environment and does not require much water. During the greening and budding stages of the plant, due to its rapid growth rate, it also needs relatively sufficient water. When it reaches its flowering period, watering should be reduced to avoid flower drop. Likewise, entering a dormant state in winter does not require much water.

4. Fertilization: In addition to applying base fertilizer during planting, Appropriate top dressing can also be done during the growth period of lavender. Fertilizer is usually applied before and after flowering. Phosphorus and potassium fertilizers are mainly applied before flowering, which can promote plant flowering. Nitrogen fertilizer is added after flowering to allow the plants to resume growth.

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