Physalis alkekengi grow and care – herbaceous‎ of the genus Physalis also known as Chinese lantern, Physalis alkekengi perennial evergreen plant or annual also used as ornamental plant, can grow in temperate, mediterranean or subtropical climate and growing in hardiness zone 2-10.
Leaves color is green, shape of rhomboid with serrated edges with slightly hairy texture.
Flower color white, the flowers grow in clusters.
Physalis alkekengi flower Fruit cover with capsule in orange color, small fruit the color orang, the taste reminiscent of sweet tomato, the fruity is ready to pick when the capsule start to become brown.
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How to grow Physalis alkekengi growing and care: Rich soil, mulch
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Scientific name: Physalis alkekengi
Categories of growing Planting Season: Spring Planting , Summer planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Mediterranean Climate , Subtropics Climate , Temperate Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Average growing plants , Fast growing plants
Plant life-form: Annual plant , Evergreen , Perennial plant , Shrub
Plant Uses: Edible plants , Ornamental plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Big amount of water , Regularly water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 10 , Hardiness zone 2 , Hardiness zone 3 , Hardiness zone 4 , Hardiness zone 5 , Hardiness zone 6 , Hardiness zone 7 , Hardiness zone 8 , Hardiness zone 9
Ornamental parts: Ornamental fruit , Ornamental leaves , Ornamental plant
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Blooming season: Autumn flowers , Spring flowers , Summer flowers
Flower colors: White flower
Harvest Season: Autumn Harvest , Summer Harvest
Edible Parts: Edible Fruit
Culinary uses: Eaten raw , Ice pop & Ice cream plants , Jams , Salad
