loosestrife

Loosestrife should be watered every 3-4 days with approximately 1 cup of water. Water should be applied to the soil and not directly onto the plant. During the summer months, the soil should be kept lightly moist at all times but take care to not overwater as this can lead to root rot. During the winter months, water more sparingly, allowing the soil to become mostly dry before watering again—once every 7-10 days is usually sufficient.

Loosestrife (Lysimachia japonica var. minutissima) should receive full sunlight for at least 6-8 hours a day. This species looks best with some morning sun and partial shade in the afternoon. Be sure to place this plant in an area that does not receive too much direct sun as it may dry out and suffer from sunburn. During the summer months, it may benefit from some additional midday shade. During the winter, however, Loosestrife should receive full sun. This will ensure that the plant remains healthy and vigorous.

Loosestrife (Lysimachia japonica var. minutissima) should be pruned at the end of winter, just before the start of the spring season. Pruning should be done moderately, taking care to only prune damaged/dead stems and removing no more than a third of the foliage. Pruning will help maintain the plant’s shape and can help remove any diseased or unproductive parts. Pruning may also help promote flowering in late spring. If you are looking to shape the plant, pruning lightly throughout the growing season can help maintain a desirable shape.