Lycium carolinianum
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Lycium carolinianum

Carolina desert-thorn · Christmasberry

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–35 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 7–10
Click count
5
Observations
2

Description

Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Lycium carolinianum, commonly known as Carolina desert-thorn or Christmas berry, is a species of flowering plant in the nightshade family, Solanaceae,

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

A significant level of sunlight exposure each day is highly advantageous for the development and vitality of the carolina desert-thorn. Though it possesses the ability to endure in areas where sunlight is intermittently available, its predilection is for surroundings abundant in sunlight. An inequitable amount of exposure, either insufficient or overabundant, can adversely affect the plant's health. As a species from habitats rich in sunlight, the carolina desert-thorn has naturally adjusted its needs for sunlight.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–35°C

The Carolina desert-thorn is indigenous to areas with mild to hot temperatures, generally flourishing within a 59 to 95℉ (15 to 35℃) range. To encourage its growth, it's recommended to manage the temperature to keep it within this range during chillier seasons.

Ideal temperature: 15–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

The schedule for fertilizing Carolina desert-thorn is essential. Begin fertilization in the early spring and continue on a monthly basis until early summer. Fertilizer contributes to the production of beautiful flowers and supplies energy throughout both dormant and active growth periods.

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

Characteristics

Plant Type
Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Lycium
Family
Solanaceae
Hardiness Zone
7-10
Mature Height
1.22 m to 2.44 m
Mature Spread
0.91 m to 1.83 m
Leaf Color
Green, Blue
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Lavender, White
Flower Size
1.27 cm
Bloom Time
Late spring, Summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Late summer, Fall
Native Area
Mexico, Cuba

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Common Names (2)

en Carolina desert-thorn
en Christmasberry