How To Propagate And Grow
Christmas Cherry
(Solanum)

Genus: Solanum

Family: Solanaceae

Species: Capsicastrum

Common Names: Christmas cherry, winter cherry.

Classification: Evergreen shrub (slow growing).

Height: 45cm (18inches).

Flowering: Flowers throughout summer. Berries appear in autumn through into winter.

Usage: Interesting and attractive indoor summer flowering plant with berries through autumn and winter..

Ideal as a Christmas gift for family, loved ones and friends or as a treat just for yourself.

Makes an excellent Christmas table decoration.

Site: Requires full light, but shaded from direct sunlight.

In dormant period try to maintain a temperature around 50 deg F.

Mist frequently to improve humidity.

Soil: Any good quality houseplant compost (peat based or non peat based).

Propagation Methods:

By seed in spring.

Best germination temperature: 70 deg F.

How to sow seeds..... read more

Semi-ripe cuttings in summer.

Warning
Some plants can be harmful if eaten and some may cause skin irritation. It is always advisable to keep plants away from food and inquisitive little fingers.

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