How to grow Physalis angulata

Physalis angulata grow and care – herbaceous‎ of the genus Physalis also known as Gooseberry, Physalis angulata annual 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 rhomboid with serrated edges with slightly hairy texture.

Flower color yellow, the flowers grow in clusters.

Physalis angulata fruits

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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How to grow Physalis angulata growing and care:

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?
30-60 cm, 12-24 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 indoor 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 Physalis angulata fruits?
Eat raw, juice, jams

Work requirements on the fruit:
Nothing special

How long does it take to bear fruit?
1.5-2 month

Scientific name:

Physalis angulata

How to grow Physalis angulata

Physalis angulata

Categories

Blooming Seasons
  • Autumn flowers
  • Spring flowers
  • Summer flowers
Culinary uses
  • Eaten raw
  • Ice pop & Ice cream plants
  • Jams
  • Salad
  • Vegetables
Flower colors
  • Yellow flower
Climate
  • Mediterranean Climate
  • Subtropics Climate
  • Tropics Climate
Harvest Season
  • Autumn Harvest
  • Spring Harvest
  • Summer Harvest
Ornamental parts
  • Ornamental fruit
  • Ornamental leaves
  • Ornamental plant
Plant growing speed
  • Average growing plants
  • Fast growing plants
Plant life-form
  • Evergreen
  • Herbaceous
  • Perennial plant
Plant Uses
  • Edible plants
  • Ornamental plants
Planting Season
  • Spring Planting
  • Summer planting
Plants sun exposure
  • Full sun Plants
Watering plants
  • Big amount of water
  • Regularly water
Hardiness zone
  • Hardiness zone 10
  • Hardiness zone 11
  • Hardiness zone 12
  • Hardiness zone 13