I have a lavender plant someone gave me. It is still in a small pot in the house. It started to get new growth last week and then all the new growth got wilted and died. What could be the problem?

P.S. I love rabbits too ! How many do you have?

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How big is the plant??? And can you post a picture of it? Light may be one part of the problem, but I have another thought in mind about it also.

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As far as posting a pictures goes....I'm trying to locate the cord to my camera! Somehow it got misplaced
It's not that big right now, compared to what I've seen once they get put in the ground. The main branch is about 9 inches long and it bends over the side of the pot. It looks kinda like a small mound. I'm sure it really needs to get in the ground. I've kept it in the pot far too long.

I too have cottontails, but they are eastern
The are cute from far away, but up close they are really quite thin and racey looking. I guess I'm just used to seeing my well fed domesticated rabbits.

Thanks for the replies.

IS it too early to put it in the ground outside now? I didn't want to shock it or anything since it has been inside all winter. It will be in the 50-60's this week during the day.

I'd harden the plant off first before putting it right in the ground. Put it outside for a few hours a day and gradually work up so it stays out all day. Lavender is pretty hardy. My mom has lavender all over her yard and we're in zone 5b. Of course it goes dormant through the winter but always comes back bigger, better and even more beautiful than the year before.

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Thanks for your help. I will start putting the plant out during the day. The days are nice but the nights get a bit chilly. When can I start to leave it out 24-7?

Deborah, Thanks for the birthday greeting!

What kind of rabbit is Jack?
I got a new rabbit for my birthday. A netherland dwarf! He is ADORABLE! His name is Boris.

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What kind of rabbit is Jack

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Um?? White?? I'm really not sure. Maybe you can tell me. There's plenty of pics posted of him down in the critter corner.

As far as leaving it out 24/7..I'd just let the plant tell me. When it seems to be tolerating the outdoor conditions fine...I'd leave it. What's the weather like there rabbit lady?

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The weather here this week has been in the 50-60 range during the day and the night it gets down to 30-40 range. I didn't put the lavendar out today. It seemed a little too cool. I really need to get it in the ground soon. It's starting to look real bad. But it got pretty bad before and it came out of it.

I guess I have been slow to put it in the ground because I don't know where I want to put it. Remember I didn't buy this, my neighbor gave it to me.

Hi Rabbit lady I don't know what variety of lavender you have But I put mine in the ground in MMM Jan I think Of course Tx is a far cry from Pa winters But we have had a couple of freezes since I just but a bucket over it but my ground was at least 55 degrees when I planted it

Here are some thing I do know...

They don't like wet feet, and the more sun and air circulation the bigger they will smile
They like hair cuts so if you have an branches that are "sprawling" cut it those back 2/3 but don't cut into the woody stock.
When you go to the ground be sure where you place it will get plenty of sun . good drainage,and mix the soil with compost or well aged manure, spread the roots out before planting and mix a little bonemeal with the soil where you spread the roots but don't let the roots touch the bone meal Oh and they like slightley alkaline soil, and hates humidity <which will cause fungus) it will really enjoy 2" of sand used as a mulch on top to reflect heat and light which will give you more blooms.
They like being in rock gardens making sure there is sufficient spacing for good air circulation.
As far as your turning yellow I would suspect too much water as they are drought tolerant.
Oh when you plant them they will enjoy a first good watering of fertilizer. here is a picture of mine a few weeks a go

you'll notice the buds at the bottom I had cut those back 2weeks before that pic and they were as tall as the tall ones but they were beginning to sprawl and fall.. now today here it is...

There are a few I need to cut back now to retain bushiness,and to prevent sprawling. In the fall cut entire plant back until 1-2"'s of green remain and it will come back next year bushier and more blooms.

BUT>> UNTILL you get it in the ground I would cut back all the yellow to 1 good inch beyond where the green meets the yellow and hold the watering and give it plenty of sun direct if possible and as Christina said set it out a few hours a day when it reaches around 55 during day and bring in untill you believe the weather will be constantly 55 and above..
I sure hope this helps

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Rabbitlady I wouldn't use ANY manure that isn't wellll aged at least 2 years if you PM Weezie she can help you more on that then me She,and our friends here guided me thru composting.. I used sheep manure compost mixed with sand .... But I understand manure must be aged before using for planting Just let her know how aged it is and she can help you !!as well as plant use.. for rabbit manure..

Good Idea that you cut it back, I would cut back all yellowing and dry brittle as long as it isn't the wood stock.

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I dump my rabbit and guinea pig shavings right in the compost. Manure, wood chips, paper, etc..it all goes in.

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