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

Watering

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
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