Lavender
Lavandula spp.
Malay names: Lavender
Calming fragrance symbolising peace and clarity—challenging in tropical lowlands; try heat-tolerant types or highlands.
🧭 Feng Shui Benefits & Placement
Benefits: Calm, Clarity, Purification
Best Placement: Sunny balconies or windows; entrances for soothing scent (if flowering).
Avoid: Avoid humid, still corners; avoid overwatering.
Spanish/fringed lavender tolerates heat better; still demanding in lowlands.
🌞 Light & Temperature
Light: Full sun (6–8 h).
Temperature: 18–32°C with airflow.
🪴 Pot & Soil
Pot: 8–15 L clay pot; full sun; very free-draining gritty mix.
Soil Mix: Gritty: 40% coarse sand, 30% pumice/perlite, 20% bark, 10% compost.
💧 Watering
Schedule: Dry: every 5–7 days; Rainy: every 10–14 days
Amount: Light to moderate
Let mix dry well
🧪 Fertilizing
Type: Very light
Frequency: Every 6–8 weeks
Dosage: Low
📅 Harvest & Indicators
Start: 3–4 months from planting (if successful)
Typical Duration: Seasonal
Indicators: Flowers 1/3 open
Tips: Harvest in morning; dry in shade
🌱 Propagation
Semi-hardwood cuttings.
🐛 Common Pests & Diseases
- Root rot: Max drainage; clay pots; limit watering.
🌦️ Seasonal Notes (Malaysia)
Better at elevation (e.g., Cameron Highlands); lowland success is variable.
📝 Planting Notes
Use pot feet; strongest sun and breeze.
💡 Extra Care Tips
- Avoid high nitrogen
- Shear lightly after bloom
Note
Feng Shui guidance varies by school; placements here follow common, practical principles and pair with climate-appropriate care. Adjust schedules based on pot size, light, and weather.
Feng Shui Disclaimer
Feng Shui interpretations and plant symbolism differ across traditions. The guidance here is general and for inspiration; it does not guarantee outcomes such as wealth, luck, or health. Results depend on many factors including home layout, maintenance, climate, and personal intention.
If a plant is unsuitable for your space or microclimate, you may substitute with symbolic elements (artwork, colors, objects) while maintaining good horticultural practices appropriate for Malaysia.