Common Gum Cistus
Also known as
Gum rockrose, Labdanum and Brown-eyed rockrose
Taxonomy
Cistus ladanifer
Cistus
Cistaceae
Malvales
How to care for Common Gum Cistus
How often to water your Common Gum Cistus
every 9
Common Gum Cistus needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Common Gum Cistus in your home
a window
Common Gum Cistus may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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How to fertilize Common Gum Cistus
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Common Gum Cistus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Common Gum Cistus
Common Gum Cistus
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.