Winter Cherry. A very colourful houseplant grown for its bright berries which follow small star shaped flowers. Max Height 45cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers June to July. Fruits November to February. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 40°F / 5°C. Harmful if eaten.
Solanum capsicastrum ‘Cherry Ripe’
A very colourful houseplant grown for its bright berries which follow small star shaped flowers
Additional information
| Generic | Solanum |
|---|---|
| Species | capsicastrum |
| Varietry | 'Cherry Ripe' |
| Common Name | Winter Cherry |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 45cm |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Spread | 45cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, Erect |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | red |
| Fruits When | November, February |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 40°F / 5°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten |
| Pruning | Cut back all shoots to encourage replacement growth |
| Pruning Time | Early spring |
| Pests and diseases | Red spider mite, Aphids, Botrytis |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Place outdoors in the summer |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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