Since my lavender won't bloom for another season or two . what should i do to take care of it in the meantime?

i have been feeding it miracle grow for indoor plants. is this wise? and should i become concerned that the potted plants are now woody. very woody.

Since my lavender won't bloom for another season or two . what should i do to take care of it in the meantime?
If you've grown this from a cutting, it is best outside in the soil. The more clayey the soil is, the happier lavender seems to be. Mine usually flower the year after I've taken them as cuttings. I don't feed them at all and I have loamy soil.


I would cut the plant back to give it a pleasing structure and shape. It is commonly thought one should not cut back into old wood, and that is usually true. Only in the case of very old plants is it recommended to cut back into hard old wood...is this what you've done?


Since the plants are very woody they sound quite old...why haven't they flowered I wonder. I would take plenty of cuttings - they are one of the easiest to propagate and next year you could have lots of blooms.
Reply:Lavender does really not need fertilizer, and its known for its woody base/stocks, leave it alone. Its probably going into remission for a spell( they need a rest period) so stop the fertilizing!!! It knows what to do for itself., and right now its REST!
Reply:Lavender blooms every season, if you have room, plant them in the garden, they will flourish far better than in pots.