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Need help for my dying lavender

#1 · 14th May 2022, 7:42 pm

Hi,

My first plant is dying because I overwatered. I wonder if it is still can be saved? Can repotting with solve the problem? I have bought ceramic pot with drainage, grandiol multi propose compost, succulent potting mix, perlite and limestone, what is the best composition for lavender?

Looking forward for your help. It’s stressed me out since it’s my first plant

Thank you

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#2 · 14th May 2022, 10:26 pm

Hi Devy,

Your Lavender sure looks poorly, you say you have got yourself a new pot, what you don't want is a pot that is too large, the reason being a large pot holds more compost, therefore the roots of your plant can be surrounded by more moisture retained in the extra compost.

I would suggest, take your Lavender out of its existing pot, remove as much of the existing compost from the roots, and re-plant it in its original pot, or a pot "one size" larger using a mixture of compost and Horticultural Grit, a 50-50 mix or 60 to 40 the 60 being Horticultural Grit, Lavender is a sun loving plant, so make sure it's in the sunniest/hottest part of your garden.

Don't consider cutting back or pruning, if pruning isn't carried out correctly its possible the plant will not attain new growth, try the new potting mix, and be patient. A last minute suggestion, make sure you have crocks in the bottom of your pot to assist drainage.

Bob