How to tend a Physalis peruviana
Also known as: Alkekengi pubescens Moench, Boberella peruviana (L.) E.H.L.Krause, Herschelia edulis (Sims) Bowdich, Physalis edulis Sims, Physalis esculenta Salisb., Physalis incana Hort.Paris ex Dunal, Physalis latifolia Lam., Physalis peruviana var. esculenta (Salisb.) Thell., Physalis peruviana var. latifolia (Lam.) Dunal, Physalis peruviana var. peruviana , Physalis tomentosa Medik., Physalodes peruvianum (Mill.) Kuntze
Log in to add this plantWatering
In the early stage of berry maturation, need more water, during the full maturation period, reduce watering
Sunlight
Put in sunny places
Soil
Sandy loam
Fertilizer
Apply organic fertilizers mainly, chemical fertilizer if needed
Pruning
No need pruning
About this plant
- Origin
- Peru, Chile
- Category
- Solanaceae, Physalis
- Size
- Diameter ⥠20 cm, height 20-30 cm
- Blooming period
- Flowering period May-June, flowering period July-August
- Flower colors
- light green white, rarely red, fruit color yellow green, purple red
- World Flora Online
- View on WFO