Commmon Name:
JERUSALEM CHERRY
Scientific Name:
Solanum pseudocapsicum
Flower/Foliage Picture:
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Plant Picture:
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Evelyn's Notes:
This unusual plant is often confused with ornamental Peppers. These are not edible, in fact they might make you sick...so don't try it. The real name for this plant is Solanum pseudocapsicum which means false pepper!
Growth Habits:
Bright red balls decorate pretty shiny little trees. These can grow happily in the house or you can plant them outdoors. Save some seeds to plant again next year.
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Feeding and Watering:
Keep them moist but not soggy wet.
Flower/Foliage Color(s):
Red balls on shiny green foliage.
Season(s) Carried at Weidners:
Call for availability
Container or ground?
Particular Pests:
The links below are to the instructions we give out at the nursery. This page contains additional and expanded information.
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