07/26/2025
🌸 Growing Lavender Indoors — A Natural Way to Bring Calm into Your Home
Why grow lavender inside?
Brings a sense of peace and balance
Helps ease stress and anxiety
Supports better sleep
Naturally freshens the air
Beautiful to look at
Can be used in everyday self-care
Best varieties for indoor spaces
French Lavender (Lavandula dentata) – prefers warmth, soft scent
English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) – compact and very fragrant (‘Munstead’, ‘Hidcote’)
Lavandin (Lavandula x intermedia) – larger, very productive, needs space
Basic growing steps
1. Choose a breathable pot
Terracotta with drainage holes
Fill with light, well-drained soil (mix potting soil + sand or perlite + a bit of lime or eggshell)
2. Start with a young plant or cutting
Cuttings root faster than seeds
Use non-flowering stems, dip in rooting powder, and place in moist soil
3. Provide strong light
6 to 8 hours of direct sun per day
South-facing window or grow light
Rotate the pot now and then
4. Water only when needed
Let the top inch of soil dry first
Deep watering once every 1–2 weeks
Avoid soggy roots
5. Keep it warm and dry
Ideal temperatures: 65–75°F (18–24°C)
Avoid steamy rooms
Use a fan to improve air movement if needed
6. Trim gently
After blooming, cut back to shape
Harvest early blooms for drying or fresh use
7. Light feeding in season
Organic liquid fertilizer once a month, spring to early fall
Skip high-nitrogen formulas
How to enjoy your lavender
Aromatherapy – crush a leaf, enjoy the scent, or place sprigs nearby
Tea – steep dried flowers for a calming drink
Headache relief – use essential oil (diluted) or inhale fresh lavender
Bath soak – mix with Epsom salt for a relaxing soak
Homemade oil – infuse dried flowers in olive oil for gentle massage
Common signs and solutions
Leggy plant? Needs more light
Yellow leaves? Likely overwatering
No flowers? Try more sun or prune back
Droopy? Check drainage or humidity