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
Prunus X Cistena needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t 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
Finding light for Purple Leaf Sand Cherry in your home
Prunus X Cistena love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Prunus X Cistena does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Prunus X Cistena in your home 🏡.
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 it’s 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 year—whichever comes first.
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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 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.