Solanum pseudocapsicum
Jerusalem Cherry
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Jerusalem Cherry (Solanum pseudocapsicum) - Description
Jerusalem Cherry (Solanum pseudocapsicum) is an evergreen, semi woody, tropical, perennial shrub known for it's poisonous fruit. The poison is not life threatening but will induce vomiting and gastric situations. The plant is native to Peru and Ecuador. Flowers are small, white and star shaped while the fruits resemble small cherry tomato's. The Jerusalem Cherry is hardy in zones 8a-15b but is also grown as a house plant.
Jerusalem Cherry (Solanum pseudocapsicum) - Blooming
Jerusalem Cherry's typical bloom period is early spring through summer. It has small star shaped flowers. Small round poisonous fruits follow the flowers. When grown indoors plants should be tapped or shaken daily during blooming in order to pollinate the flowers to achieve later fruits. Outside, bees pollinate the flowers which yield the subsequent fruit. Non pollinated flowers will not produce fruit. Lightly shaking the plant assists with pollinating when bees aren't present.
Jerusalem Cherry (Solanum pseudocapsicum) - Growth
Jerusalem Cherry (Solanum pseudocapsicum) is a pretty hardy plant being able to endure frosts and cold weather. It prefers full sun to partial sun environments but can still grow sufficiently with less light. It is a fast growing evergreen plant with glossy dark green wavy elliptical shaped leaves. Some commercially produced cultivars do have variegated foliage as well. The plant has an upright, bushy growth habit.
Jerusalem Cherry (Solanum pseudocapsicum) - Planting
When planting Jerusalem Cherry (Solanum pseudocapsicum) outside in the landscape choose a location with full sun to partial sun with a well draining, humus rich soil. Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball and deep enough that the top sits flush with the soil surface. Refill the remaining space in the hole with loose top soil and water in well.When planting in a container choose one that is big enough to support the mature plants size. Select a well draining potting soil, preferably with a starter charge of fertilizer added to it. Make sure the top of the root ball sits flush with the new soil surface in the pot and water in well. Place the plant in a spot that gets ample amounts of sun light to grow on.
Jerusalem Cherry (Solanum pseudocapsicum) - Pest
Aphids and thrips. Other issues include late blight, powdery mildew, damping off, early blight, gray mold, virus diseases, stem rot and blight.
Jerusalem Cherry (Solanum pseudocapsicum) - Interesting facts
There are 1,400 known species of Solanum spread throughout the world. The fruits of S. capsicastrum and S. pseudocapsicum are especially toxic to humans, and will cause severe stomach upset if ingested.
Jerusalem Cherry (Solanum pseudocapsicum) - Soil and irrigation
Jerusalem Cherry (Solanum pseudocapsicum) prefers a well draining humus rich soil type with slightly acidic to neutral pH.
