matrimony vine

Matrimony vine plants prefer moist soil, but it's important not to over water them. Water the plant every 3 to 4 days during the summer months, then reduce watering frequency to once every week at other times of the year. Allow the top inch or 2 of the soil to dry out between waterings. To help prevent over watering, insert your finger into the soil to check the soil’s moisture. If it feels dry, it's time to water. Reduce watering even more during cold winter months when they are semi-dormant.

Matrimony vine (Lycium barbarum) is a species of flowering plants that thrive best with 6-7 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight each day. The ideal times to provide sunlight exposure are between 10am and 4pm, when the sun is at its peak, however, the plant can still benefit from additional hours of indirect morning sunlight or late day sunlight. The plant should receive full sun for the majority of the day, however; it is important to monitor the plant closely to prevent it from receiving too much sun exposure and becoming sunburned.

Matrimony vine is typically pruned twice a year: once in late summer and once in early spring. In late summer, prune any dead, diseased, or damaged branches, and also remove any stems that have grown longer than 18 inches. In early spring, lightly prune your plant to help promote bushy growth and encourage new flowering branches. Be careful to not over-prune, as this could result in fewer flowers and fruit production.