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Help me save Agnes the Calluna vulgaris

Laura Stevenson

9 years ago

So I bought myself a 'Trio of Girls' from the local market, looking all colourful I happily placed it in my apartment and called her Agnes.
Agnes was left alone for a few days, but I made sure she was well watered before I left. Sadly, I came home to a very brown droopy looking plant - The roots of the plant are turning brown and i'm worried about Agnes. Any help would be great! I have become rather attached to Agnes and would like to rescue her!

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floral_uk z.8/9 SW UK
9 years ago
Calluna vulgaris is a fully hardy, full light plant and will never be happy indoors I am afraid. Do you have a balcony?
NHBabs z4b-5a NH
9 years ago
"I made sure she was well watered before I left"

In addition to floral's concern about light being too dim in even the brightest indoor space for a heather, most heathers like the soil to be well-drained. Often potting soil tends to hold a lot of moisture, and the extra water before you left may have been too much, particularly with the low light levels. How is your Calluna doing now?
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dbarron
9 years ago
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