Lavender is one of the most popular plants in the world thanks to its incredible benefits for the home, health, beauty and even for pollinating insects, in addition, its beautiful color perfectly decorates our home, that is why, if like us you are a declared fan of these flowers, today we are going to explain to you how to grow lavender in a cup to perfume your home and scare away insects .
In addition to obtaining all the benefits of this incredible plant, its cultivation also helps us to be more serene and in harmony , as if that were not enough, we can grow them to give as gifts to our loved ones or as an original centerpiece in a meeting.
In addition to scaring away pests such as cockroaches, flies, mosquitoes and spiders and being a great help in the pollination of animals such as bees, lavender brings a delicious natural fragrance to our home that makes us feel relaxed, in oil it is very good for the hair and eliminates dandruff is excellent for treating gastrointestinal problems thanks to its antibacterial and antispasmodic properties.
It is also used in cooking in jams, condiments, desserts and marmalades, helps reduce stress and headaches, soothes skin irritations thanks to its antispasmodic and analgesic properties, accelerates the healing process of wounds and burns, helps to fall asleep and relax, and not forgetting its antioxidants that protect the skin from free radicals , giving it a smoother, healthier and blemish-free appearance.
How to Grow Lavender in a Cup
How to Grow Lavender in a Cup to Scent Your Home and Repel Insects
You will need:
Lavender seeds
A cup
Substrate
Cascade
Fertilizer
Airtight bag
Step by step:
Place the lavender seeds in an airtight bag and store them in the refrigerator for three weeks for successful germination.
Make a hole in the cup so it drains well, if you don’t know how to make a hole in cups CLICK HERE
Place the substrate in the bucket and mix it with a little fertilizer
Sow the seeds leaving a space of 1.5 cm between each one
Cover the seeds with soil
Frequent watering in this first phase
Place the mug in a well-lit area, but not in direct sunlight
It will start to sprout in 2 weeks to a month.
When it grows, if it exceeds in height, there is no problem in pruning it, which will do it good
You can transplant it