Prunus X Cistena
Also known as
Purple Leaf Sand Cherry, Purple Leaf Sand Cherry, Red leaf Sand cherry and Cistena Plum
Taxonomy
Prunus x cistena
Prunus
Rosaceae
Rosales

How to care for Prunus X Cistena

How often to water your Prunus X Cistena

every 9
Prunus X Cistena needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Finding light for Purple Leaf Sand Cherry in your home

a window
Prunus X Cistena love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Prunus X Cistena does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Prunus X Cistena in your home š”.

How to fertilize Prunus X Cistena

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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Prunus X Cistena after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Prunus X Cistena prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Prunus X Cistena requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Prunus X Cistena is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.
Fertilizer
Prunus X Cistena grows very slowly and doesnāt require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantās potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Care Summary for Prunus X Cistena
Prunus X Cistena
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
