Lycium chinense

Chinese Wolfberry

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Deciduous shrub native to East Asia. Features thorny stems, purple flowers, and edible red berries. Hardy plant used for hedges or ornamental purposes in gardens.
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Plant Details

Common Name Chinese Wolfberry
Family Solanaceae
Genus Lycium
Species Chinense
Origin China
Blooming Summer, small tubular purple flowers
Leaf Color Green to yellow (autumn)
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained loamy soil or sandy mix; tolerates slightly alkaline substrates

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Watering

Water moderately during growth; drought tolerant once established; reduce watering in dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for best berry production; can tolerate partial shade in hot climates

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Fertilization

Apply balanced fertilizer monthly during spring and summer growing season

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Pruning

Prune hard in late winter to maintain shape and remove thorny dead wood

Pest Control Aphid Leafhopper Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 3 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 10 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
23° – 100°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
25% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
10000 – 45000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2000 – 3600
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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