Jerusalem Cherry

Jerusalem Cherry Care

Solanum pseudocapsicum

What is the plant

Solanum pseudocapsicum (Jerusalem Cherry or Winter Cherry) is a fabulous decorative nightshade species you can easily cultivate at home. This compact, bushy shrub can grow outdoors only if the winters are warm. This plant can bring an exotic vibe to any room or winter garden!

Solanum pseudocapsicum is an evergreen perennial plant from the Solanaceae family better known by its common name Jerusalem Cherry. Its fruits are inedible, poisonous to some animals, and tasteless but have a unique and attractive appearance. You have a lot of fun observing flowers and fruits at different ripening stages!

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

15°C - 15°C

Hardiness zone

8a - 10b

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
S. pseudocapsicum demands frequent and abundant watering, especially during the summer months. The soil should be moist to the touch, but do not let the water stagnate in the pots.
Pruning
In order to form a lush bush, you should cut off the tips of the plant. In addition, you will need to prune the entire plant in the spring significantly.
Fertilizer
S. pseudocapsicum demands frequent and abundant watering, especially during the summer months. The soil should be moist to the touch, but do not let the water stagnate in the pots!

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
Winter Cherry is a light-loving plant; it prefers intense diffused light. However, it doesn't tolerate direct sun rays. Keep the bush in a well-lit place from November to February. The more sun, the more fruit your Cherry will have! The best place is next to an east-facing window.
Soil
Put a drainage layer of expanded clay or broken shards at the bottom of the pot. A mix of leaf, sod, and peat soil is perfect for this plant.
Propagation
The simplest way to propagate the Jerusalem Cherry is from seed.

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Temperature
During the autumn and winter, these plants need a temperature level no higher than about 15°C (59°F). Warm rooms and dry air will considerably shorten the life of the berries. In dry weather, you should mist-spray your greenies daily, especially those kept outdoors. Make sure to bring your Jerusalem Cherry indoors before there is a risk of frost. The minimum tolerable temperature is 10°C (50°F).
Container
You can pick pretty much any pot you like. Place the vessels in trays or saucers with wet pebbles. To save your green pets for a second season, you need to transplant them into pots one size larger.
Fun fact
The plant’s identification is the easiest; the fabulous fruits of the S. pseudocapsicum are extremely bright! They are, however, poisonous to some animals and, surprisingly, quite tasteless.