Chinese lantern

How to Grow and Care for Chinese lantern

Chinese lantern · Physalis alkekengi
Also known as: alkegengi; bladder cherry; bladder herb; Chinese lantern plant; devil's berry; devil's bladder; Japanese lantern; red nightshade; red winter cherry; strawberry tomato; strawberry-and-tomato; winter cherry

Grow in any well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Has the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well

Watering: Even moisture throughout flowering and fruit set, avoid sharp drought swingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeHarmful if eaten, except ripe fruit. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]

Planting and Growing Chinese lantern

Chinese lantern
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleEven moisture throughout flowering and fruit set, avoid sharp drought swings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingTomato or pepper feed every one to two weeks fruiting season
ToxicityHarmful if eaten, except ripe fruit. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Care Tips

Grow in any well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Has the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well

How to Water Chinese lantern?

Even moisture throughout flowering and fruit set, avoid sharp drought swings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Chinese lantern?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Chinese lantern?

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What Soil Is Best for Chinese lantern?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Chinese lantern?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Chinese lantern?

Tomato or pepper feed every one to two weeks fruiting season

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How to Prune Chinese lantern?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate Chinese lantern?

Propagate in containers in a cold frame in spring; propagate by division in spring

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How to Transplant Chinese lantern?

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How to Care for Chinese lantern in Winter?

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How to Plant Chinese lantern?

Grow in any well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Has the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well

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How to Repot Chinese lantern?

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How to Harvest Chinese lantern?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

May be susceptible to caterpillar damage

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The Toxicity of Chinese lantern

Harmful if eaten, except ripe fruit. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]

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Attributes of Chinese lantern

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
OriginEurope, Asia

Scientific Classification

Species
Physalis alkekengi
Genus
Physalis
Family
Solanaceae
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