How to tend a Physalis alkekengi

Also known as: Boberella alkekengi (L.) E.H.L.Krause, Physalis alkekengi L., Physalis alkekengi Lour., Physalis alkekengi var. alkekengi , Physalis bunyardii hort. ex Makino, Physalis ciliata Siebold & Zucc., Physalis franchetii Mast., Physalis glabripes Pojark., Physalis kansuensis Pojark., Physalis praetermissa Pojark., Physalis szechuanica Pojark., Alkekengi officinarum var. franchetii (Mast.) R.J.Wang

Watering

Keep soil moist

Sunlight

Like sunshine

Soil

Soil with rich organic matter and strong abilities of holding water and fertility

Fertilizer

Apply enough base fertilizers, in vegetative stages foliar top-dressing every 3-5 days

Pruning

Creeping plants, many branches, need to be put up

About this plant

Origin
China
Category
Solanaceae, Physalis
Size
Diameter ≥ 20 cm, height 20-30 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period May-September, fruiting period June-October
Flower colors
white, fruit color green
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