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Jerusalem cherry Solanum pseudocapsicum Balloon

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Irrigation Jerusalem cherryTenere asciutto
Watering takes place only when the soil has been dry for days, usually every 2-3 weeks can be enough; if the climate is particularly hot we can slightly intensify the irrigations, using 1-2 buckets of water . If we want to grow these plants in a vase, we should water them a bit more often, compared to plants cultivated in the ground; Every 2-3 years we should renew the substratum in the vase, or enrich with organic amender.

Temperatures Jerusalem cherrySole pieno
Plant which needs at least a few hours a day of sunlight. These plants don't like cold temperatures, therefore in the spring it is best to place them outside only when temperatures are above 15°C.To prevent damage caused by the cold temperatures, during the months with definately harsh minimum temperatures, we can protect the shrubs by covering the soil around the stem with straw or dry leaves.

Care Jerusalem cherry
The Jerusalem cherry have a one or two year development cycle. These plants give origin to a brush with a rounded form. The Jerusalem cherry Is medium in size; in spring, summer, autumn, winter it assumes a orange colouring. These are evergreen plants, which means they keep their leaves year round.

Irrigation Jerusalem cherryTenere asciutto
Watering takes place only when the soil has been dry for days, usually every 2-3 weeks can be enough; if the climate is particularly hot we can slightly intensify the irrigations, using 1-2 buckets of water . If we want to grow these plants in a vase, we should water them a bit more often, compared to plants cultivated in the ground; Every 2-3 years we should renew the substratum in the vase, or enrich with organic amender.

Adversity Jerusalem cherry
Generally during this time of year we suggest a pre-emptive treatment with wide range insecticide and with a systemic fungicide, to prevent the attack from part of the aphids and the development of fungus diseases, often favoured by a mild and damp climate.

Substrate Jerusalem cherry
For these shrubs it’s necessary to choose a rich and deep substratum , which presents an excellent drainage.

Climate
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S. Organic
alpine
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continental
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mediterranean
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Cultivate Jerusalem cherry

When wanted we can grow these plants in a vase. The indications given in this article are related to a medium size plant.

This page concerns the weather continental it is possible to choose another climate area continental mediterranean

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