Solanum Capsicastrum
Winter cherry Solanum
S. capsicastrum has smoother stems, shorter leaves, and slightly brighter coloured larger berries than the similar S. pseudocapsicum (Jerusalem Cherry). White small star shaped flowers bloom during summer, followed by berries that look just like small tomatoes. They begin green in colour, then turn yellowish, orange and red. Flowers last until just before winter and the berries can last for months after the festive holiday period (if they reside in a cool setting).
Contributed by @janric
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Full sun to partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Not Frost hardy
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Winter cherry Solanum
Latin name
Solanum Capsicastrum
type
Perennial
family
Solanaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Not Frost hardy
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
0.35 M
0.60 M
Solanum Capsicastrum
S. capsicastrum has smoother stems, shorter leaves, and slightly brighter coloured larger berries than the similar S. pseudocapsicum (Jerusalem Cherry). White small star shaped flowers bloom during summer, followed by berries that look just like small tomatoes. They begin green in colour, then turn yellowish, orange and red. Flowers last until just before winter and the berries can last for months after the festive holiday period (if they reside in a cool setting).
Planting young plants
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
The winter cherry is mostly grown as a house plant in temperate climates. It prefers cool temperatures of 15-21°C and 10-15°C during winter. Avoid placing the plant near cold drafts. A lover of bright light, and some direct sunlight (not too much). Placed near a window that receives day time sun is preferred. When planting or repotting, use a general purpose houseplant compost. A well draining, soil-less potting mix will suffice.
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