Cape gooseberry
Physalis peruviana · Ground Cherries · Nightshade family
Also known as: Goldenberry · Peruvian Groundcherry · Physalis
Easy60–150cmNot pet-safeEdible
Cape gooseberry care at a glance
Cape gooseberry (Physalis peruviana) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases, Toxicity & Weather on Cape gooseberry
Possible pests on Cape gooseberry include Aphids and Whitefly. A possible disease is Mosaic virus. Cape gooseberry is highly toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
Pest
- Aphids Medium
- Whitefly Medium
Disease
- Mosaic virus Medium
Toxicity
- Solanine glycoalkaloids High
Weather
- Frost damage High
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Frequently asked questions about Cape gooseberry
- Which pests affect Cape gooseberry?
- Possible pests on Cape gooseberry include Aphids and Whitefly.
- Which diseases affect Cape gooseberry?
- A possible disease is Mosaic virus.
- Is Cape gooseberry toxic to cats and dogs?
- Cape gooseberry is highly toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
- How much water does Cape gooseberry need?
- Cape gooseberry has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Cape gooseberry need?
- Cape gooseberry prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Cape gooseberry frost-hardy?
- Cape gooseberry is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 1 °C.
- Can you eat Cape gooseberry?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: fruit.