Cape gooseberry growing shrub of the genus Physalis also known as Golden berry, Cape gooseberry perennial evergreen plant also used as ornamental plant, grow in tropic, mediterranean or subtropical climate and growing in hardiness zone 10+.
Leaves color is green, shape of heart with hairy texture.
Flower color yellow, the flowers grow in clusters
Cape gooseberry flower
Fruit cover with capsule, small fruit the color orange-yellow, the taste reminiscent of sweet tomato, the fruity is ready to pick when the capsule become brown.
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Requirements for Cape gooseberry growing and care:
Warm climate, rich soil, mulch
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No, but it easy
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Aggressive, can be invasive
Planting season:
Spring / Summer
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
Winter
How to prune:
Dead branches
Size of the plant?
1-3.5 m, 40-140 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower
Small yellow flowers
Pollination is done by:
Bees
Edible Fruits
Fruit harvest season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
Fruits pests or diseases:
Aphids, birds
What can be done with big quantities of Cape gooseberry fruits?
Eat raw, juice, jams
Work requirements on the fruit:
Nothing special
How long does it take to bear fruit?
6-9 month
Scientific name:
Physalis peruviana