California Boxthorn (Lycium Californicum) is a perennial shrub in the Solanaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Lycium californicum is a sprawling, succulent shrub native to coastal and desert regions of southwestern California and northern Baja California.
California Boxthorn
Lycium Californicum
Lycium californicum is a sprawling, succulent shrub native to coastal and desert regions of southwestern California and northern Baja California.
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Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.
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