Christmas cherry

How to Grow and Care for Christmas cherry

Christmas cherry · Solanum pseudocapsicum
Also known as: Jerusalem cherry; Madeira winter cherry; winter cherry; false Jerusalem cherry

Grow in loam-based potting compost in bright light

Watering: Moist steady soil in growth, cut watering sharply cool winter dormancySunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Christmas cherry

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleMoist steady soil in growth, cut watering sharply cool winter dormancy
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHNeutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced mild fruiting shrub feed every three weeks spring to autumn
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in loam-based potting compost in bright light

How to Water Christmas cherry?

Moist steady soil in growth, cut watering sharply cool winter dormancy

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Christmas cherry?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Christmas cherry?

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What Soil Is Best for Christmas cherry?

Soil type
Loam
Soil pH
Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Christmas cherry?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Christmas cherry?

Balanced mild fruiting shrub feed every three weeks spring to autumn

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How to Prune Christmas cherry?

Prune lightly as needed to remove unwanted shoots and keep the shrub in shape. Prune in mid- to late spring.

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How to Propagate Christmas cherry?

Propagate by seed or semi-ripe cuttings

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How to Transplant Christmas cherry?

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How to Care for Christmas cherry in Winter?

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How to Plant Christmas cherry?

Grow in loam-based potting compost in bright light

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How to Repot Christmas cherry?

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How to Harvest Christmas cherry?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely) and grey moulds

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and glasshouse red spider mite

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The Toxicity of Christmas cherry

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of Christmas cherry

Plant typeAnnual Biennial · Shrubs
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
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Scientific Classification

Species
Solanum pseudocapsicum
Genus
Solanum
Family
Solanaceae
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