How to tend a Physalis philadelphica

Also known as: Physalis angulata var. philadelphica (Lam.) A.Gray, Physalis cavaleriei H.Lév., Physalis laevigata M.Martens & Galeotti, Physalis philadelphica , Physalis pilosa Waterf., Physalis philadelphica subsp. philadelphica , Physalis philadelphica var. minor Dunal, Physalis philadelphica var. philadelphica , Physalis philadelphica f. pilosa Waterf., Physalis philadelphica f. philadelphica

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
yellow, white, fruit color green
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