Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in winter, keeping the soil barely moist to prevent root rot.

Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogging.

Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove dead or damaged stems at any time. Avoid hard pruning into old wood, as Erica tristis may not regrow from bare stems.

Aim for a neat, compact form.

Propagate from semi-ripe cuttings taken in mid-summer. Insert cuttings into a well-draining, acidic medium like peat and perlite. Keep them in a propagator with bottom heat.

Rooting can take several weeks, and young plants require careful overwintering.

Repot young plants annually or biennially in early spring. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years. Use a free-draining, ericaceous compost.

Choose a pot only slightly larger than the current one, as Erica species prefer to be slightly pot-bound.