Physalis peruviana

Cape Gooseberry

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Common Name:

Cape Gooseberry

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Cape Gooseberry (Physalis peruviana) - Description

Physalis peruviana (physalis = bladder) is the plant and its fruit, also known as Cape gooseberry (South Africa), Inca berry, Aztec berry, Golden berry, Giant ground cherry, Peruvian groundcherry, Peruvian cherry, Pok pok (Madagascar), Poha (Hawaii), Ras bhari (India), Aguaymanto (Peru), Uvilla (Ecuador), Uchuva (Colombia), Harankash (Egypt) and (rarely) Physalis. It is indigenous to South America, but has been cultivated in England since the late 18th century and in South Africa in the region of the Cape of Good Hope since at least the start of the 19th century.

Cape Gooseberry (Physalis peruviana) - Blooming

Blooms in the summer but is not known for its flowers. The Chinese Lantern Plant has a decorative calyx that looks like a little "lantern".

Cape Gooseberry (Physalis peruviana) - Growth

Upright, bushy, occasionally rhizomatous, annuals and perennials. Does best in full sun or light shade. Can reach 3 ft. tall and just as wide. Spreads with underground runners and can become invasive. Best grown in a border. If you wish to dry the stems, cut them as the calyces start to color.

Cape Gooseberry (Physalis peruviana) - Planting

Sow seeds in spring. For perennials, sow seeds in containers in a cold frame. Seeds of annuals should be sown directly into the ground. Conduct division in spring.

Cape Gooseberry (Physalis peruviana) - Pest

Caterpillars. Also prone to white smut, rust, and leaf spot.

Cape Gooseberry (Physalis peruviana) - Interesting facts

Physalis is native to the Americas. All parts of P. alkekengi cause stomach discomfort except for the ripe fruit. The foliage may also aggravate the skin upon contact.