Reaumuria sivasica Care
Reaumuria sivasica
A shrub endemic to the Sivas region, adapted to gypsum-rich and poor steppe soils, very tolerant of drought and frost. The most important rule for successful care is to ensure excellent drainage, especially in winter, and never to fertilize.
Monthly care calendar
Timings are for a temperate Northern Hemisphere climate. In warmer areas tasks start earlier, in colder areas later; in the Southern Hemisphere shift them by six months.
- Watering: Not required; winter rains are more than sufficient.
- Pruning: Only obviously dead or broken branches can be removed.
- General care: Most critical care: Make sure the soil does not hold water and drains completely. If needed, apply a gravel mulch around the plant.
- Pests & diseases: Root rot is the only risk; its sign is softening or blackening at the base of the stem.
- Frost risk: Extremely frost hardy; no protection needed.
- Pruning: It does not need formative pruning and its top should not be cut. Only remove dry, broken, and diseased branches.
- General care: Make sure the soil stays well-draining. For planting saplings, add plenty of gravel, sand and crushed limestone to the soil.
- Pests & diseases: Be careful about the risk of root rot.
- Frost risk: Protect newly planted seedlings.
- General care: The plant begins to wake up. Leave it to its own devices.
- Pests & diseases: Usually no problem.
- Frost risk: It is very resistant to late frosts.
- Watering: Not needed. Spring rains are sufficient.
- General care: Observe flowering and new shoot development.
- Pests & diseases: Usually no problem.
- General care: The plant continues its development in its natural cycle.
- Pests & diseases: Usually no problem.
- Watering: In a long drought, water deeply once a month.
- General care: The plant is in its happiest period, so leave it alone.
- Watering: In midsummer, deep watering every 15-20 days is enough. Established plants (over 2 years old) do not need watering in most years. Water the area around the roots to a depth of 15-20 cm.
- General care: It requires no care even in the hottest and driest months.
- Watering: In midsummer, deep watering every 15-20 days is enough. Established plants (over 2 years old) do not need watering in most years. Water the area around the roots to a depth of 15-20 cm.
- Watering: In a long drought, water deeply once a month.
- General care: Make sure the soil is completely dry before the autumn rains begin.
- General care: Test whether good drainage is in place during the first rains; if water collects, there is a problem.
- Pests & diseases: The risk of root rot begins.
- General care: If it is in a pot, consider moving the pot to a place protected from excessive winter rain (under the eaves, etc.).
- Pests & diseases: Root rot is the main danger.
- Frost risk: Very frost-hardy.
- General care: Evergreen leaves continue to lose water in winter. Water thoroughly once before the soil freezes.
- Pests & diseases: Watch out for the risk of root rot.
- Frost risk: Very frost-hardy.
The care advice on this page is general and for information only; it is not professional advice. Plant age, soil and your garden’s microclimate can change the outcome. Plant protection products are mentioned only as general information; they are regulated, and the choice, dose and timing must be decided by a qualified professional under local rules. Consult a landscape architect or agronomist before applying.
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