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    Solanum pseudocapsicum

    Also Known As

    • False Jerusalem Cherry
    • Winter Cherry

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 1'-3'
    • W: 1'-3'

    planting zones

    • 8a-12

    Solanum pseudocapsicum plant details

    Solanum pseudocapsicum is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by orange and red fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Solanum pseudocapsicum

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: solanaceae
    Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Solanum pseudocapsicum

    USDA Zones: 8a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    We wouldn't have believed its hardiness had we not been watching it thrive in a neighborhood garden for the past 7 years. White flowers followed by orange-red to scarlet fruit that is held a long time. Part to full sun with good draining soil. Makes and excellent container specimen where it will grow to about 2' tall and wide. Reseeds if temps dip below 10F.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Solanum pseudocapsicum plant

    How to Grow Solanum pseudocapsicum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees

    • Fruit

      • red
      • orange

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • semi-evergreen

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