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I have a Cistus growing on my balcony and it's suddenly started dropping it's leaves and buds and has stopped flowering. I have tried watering it more and when that failed I've started to not water it very often. I don't really understand what I'm doing wrong. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Posted: Saturday 3rd of August 2013 05:47 PM

  • Re: Cistus

    Angie Robertson
    How often are you 'not watering very often'? Cistus will not enjoy being over watered. They require a very well drained soil. Is there adequate drainage in your container. I am assuming it's in a container on your balcony.
    I over watered a Cistus hybrid a few weeks ago and it is only now just recovering. I haven't given it any water for at least 3 weeks.
    Angie
    Replied: Tuesday 6th of August 2013 08:40 PM

    • Re: Re: Cistus

      Shoot User
      Hi Angie,

      I used to water it thoroughly once a week but have now stopped that. The container seems to have adequate drainage and the soil is quite sandy. I haven't watered it for ten days now and I'll try not watering it for a further few weeks and hope that works. Thanks for your help.

      Ez
      Replied: Tuesday 6th of August 2013 09:38 PM
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