Cotton lavender
Santolina chamaecyparissus · Cotton Lavenders · Aster family
Also known as: Grey Santolina · Lavender Cotton
Easy30–50cmPet-friendly
Cotton lavender care at a glance
Cotton lavender (Santolina chamaecyparissus) needs little water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Low
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Nutrients
- Low
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases & Weather on Cotton lavender
Possible pests on Cotton lavender include Aphids. A common disease is Root rot. Cotton lavender is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Aphids Low
Disease
- Root rot High
Weather
- Waterlogging High
- Legginess / dieback Low
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Frequently asked questions about Cotton lavender
- Which pests affect Cotton lavender?
- Possible pests on Cotton lavender include Aphids.
- Which diseases affect Cotton lavender?
- A common disease is Root rot.
- Is Cotton lavender toxic to cats and dogs?
- Cotton lavender is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Cotton lavender need?
- Cotton lavender has a low water requirement.
- What light does Cotton lavender need?
- Cotton lavender prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Cotton lavender frost-hardy?
- Cotton lavender is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -23.3 °C.