Cistus halimifolius
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Cistus halimifolius

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–37 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 8–11
Click count
9
Observations
295

Description

Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Cistus halimifolius is a species of flowering plant in the family Cistaceae. it is a subshrub or shrub native to the western and central Mediterranean Basin, Including Portugal, mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands, Corsica, Sardinia, the Italian peninsula, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Halimium halimifolium subsp. halimifolium comes from open habitats, such as sunlit meadows and forest margins, where plenty of light is available. It does best in Full Sun but can tolerate Partial Sun, adapting well to different light conditions.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–37.8°C

Halimium halimifolium subsp. halimifolium is highly adaptable to a range of climatic conditions, from very hot summers to cold winters. However, it still has an optimal temperature range for growth. If temperatures become too high, the plant can suffer from heat and humidity stress, which may lead to its death. In areas where temperatures approach the lower limit of its cold tolerance, it is important to provide insulation to protect the plant.

Ideal temperature: 15–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

Proper timing is essential for fertilizing Halimium halimifolium subsp. halimifolium. Apply fertilizer in early spring and continue monthly until early summer. Fertilizer aids in producing lovely blooms and supplies energy during both dormant and active growth phases.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Cistus
Family
Cistaceae
Hardiness Zone
8-11
Mature Height
49 cm to 91 cm
Mature Spread
0.76 m to 1.22 m
Leaf Color
Gray, Silver
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
4.06 cm to 6.35 cm
Bloom Time
Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall

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