Physalis peruviana | Peruvian Groundcherry, Cape Gooseberry. Originated in … South America | Shrub
Physalis peruviana belongs to the plant family SOLANACE and Genus Physalis This Shrub will grow well in a wide variety of loam or soils pertaining to most average garden situations , a pH which can apply to most normal garden soil conditions, . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Various
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Physalis peruviana does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Physalis peruviana so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Physalis peruviana Peruvian groundcherry,Cape gooseberry is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Physalis peruviana | Peruvian Groundcherry, Cape Gooseberry is either a deciduous plant which means it loses its leaves in Autumn or Fall or it can be classed as an evergreen but only for warmer climates (maintains leaves all year round). Beware using trees that lose their leaves around fish ponds.
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Fothergilla gardeni is an Annual which means it lives for 1 year before dying. This plant needs to be regrown for success in the next season.
Physalis peruviana has an annual life cycle.
Some suggested culinary uses for this plant are … Fresh;Dried;Sweets. A descriptive flavor or texture charateristic of this plant is … has more acidity than P. pruinosa or P. ixocarpa
Fruit … up to 3/4 inch in diameter, deep gold colored and cherry-sized, and is enclosed inside a parchment husk
The fruit is up to 3/4 inch in diameter, deep gold colored and cherry-sized, and is enclosed inside a parchment husk. It has more acidity than P. pruinosa or P. ixocarpa. Its nutritional value includes vitamins. Physalis peruviana is most often used in sweets. Cape gooseberry (sometimes called Peruvian groundcherry) is most commonly used dried or fresh.
"Growing Unusual Fruit", Alan E. Simmons, Walker and Company, New York, 1972.