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Also known as
Chinese wolfberry, Chinese boxthorn, Himalayan goji, Tibetan goji, mede berry, barbary matrimony vine, red medlar, matrimony vine, Duke of Argyll's tea tree, Duke of Argyll's tea plant, Murali and Goji berry plant
Taxonomy
Lycium barbarum
Lycium
Solanaceae
Solanales

How to care for Chinese Wolfberry

How often to water your Chinese Wolfberry

every 9
Chinese Wolfberry needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9

Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
22% Very Low

Growing Chinese Wolfberry in Minneapolis right now
Plant growth potential is currently very low 📉
January 26th, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Minneapolis is currently very low 📉.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in …
Sunlight will increase by 44.9% ☀️
January 28th, 2023
Minneapolis is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Minneapolis is expected to increase by 44.9% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 7.0 megajoules of energy p…
Daylight will increase by 1.1 hours 📈
January 24th, 2023
This month, Minneapolis is getting an average of 5.5 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 12% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 9.8 total hours of da…
Finding light for Chinese Wolfberry in your home

a window
Chinese Wolfberry love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Minneapolis, Minnesota ⛅.
Chinese Wolfberry does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

How to fertilize Chinese Wolfberry

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Chinese Wolfberry after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Chinese Wolfberry prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Chinese Wolfberry requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Chinese Wolfberry does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Chinese Wolfberry can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 6a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Chinese Wolfberry
Chinese Wolfberry
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
