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Jerusalem-cherry (Solanum pseudocapsicum) Care Guide
Care guide for Jerusalem-cherry: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Srinivasan Kasinathan · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
⚠️ Jerusalem-cherry is toxic to pets — see the toxicity page.
Care at a glance
WaterWater roughly every 5 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Drought-sensitive — don't let it dry out completely.
TemperatureWarm and humid: 18-27 °C (65-80 °F); keep away from frost and cold drafts.
SoilWell-draining mix, neutral pH (7.5-8.0).
Growthfast growth. Mature height ~1.2 m (4.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Bolivia, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast.
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