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Topped lavender (Lavandula stoechas) Care Guide
Care guide for Topped lavender: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Michael D. Pirie · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
⚠️ Topped lavender is toxic to pets — see the toxicity page.
Care at a glance
WaterWater roughly every 14 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Tolerates the occasional missed watering.
TemperatureWarm and humid: 18-27 °C (65-80 °F); keep away from frost and cold drafts.
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (4.5-5.0).
Growthslow growth. Mature height ~0.9 m (3.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Algeria, Baleares, Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., France.
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