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Pachyfolia Plants

Cape Gooseberry Starter Plant - Physalis Peruviana Peruvian Ground Cherry

Cape Gooseberry Starter Plant - Physalis Peruviana Peruvian Ground Cherry

$11.50 USD
$11.50 USD
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Name: Cape Gooseberry
Scientific Name: Physalis peruviana
Family: Solanaceae

Product Description:
Cape gooseberries are probably most well-known for their berries which resemble a small cherry tomato in appearance, but are much sweeter and tart. When growing after the flowers fall off, the immature fruit forms an expanding calyx which will become the hush that surrounds the fruit. If the fruit is left inside the intact calyx husks, its shelf life at room temperature is about 30–45 days.
Despite its name, it is not botanically related to gooseberries such as the Ribes gooseberry, Indian gooseberry, or Chinese gooseberry.

Origination: South America
Historic Uses: Culinary
Height: 3-6 ft
Hardiness: USDA Zone 8, but frost tender
Flower Color: Yellow, purple-bown spots
Maturity: 80 days
Other Names: Goldenberry, Peruvian Ground Cherry, Pichuberry or Physalis

Growing Instructions:
Cape Gooseberry handles anything from full sun to part shade, making it easy to find a spot for as long as the other conditions are right. It grows in a wide range of soils, from light sandy soils to heavy clay soils. Cape Gooseberry plants prefers well-draining soil and, will still grow well even if the soil is nutritionally poor, preferring acidic soil.

Ships in 3" pots. You will receive a plant similar to the ones pictured, though size and fullness may vary. Please understand that shipped plants have bumpy rides. A few broken leaves or small stems are normal during shipping and are not considered damage. Broken stems can be rooted once the cut end dries to start new growth. Plants may arrive semi‑dormant, and in winter they may naturally drop a few leaves. If your plant arrives rotting or dead, we will replace it. Please contact us with photo proof within 24 hours of delivery. After 24 hours, plant care becomes the buyer’s responsibility, though we’re always happy to answer questions and help you succeed. We also add brief instructions on getting started when you open your box. We want our plant babies to have happy new homes! 🥰

Heat packs are available to purchase in our shop for cold-sensitive plants. Keep in mind some plants we carry are very tropical and even cold, not freezing, temperatures can kill them. 📌IF YOU EXPECT COLD WEATHER, PLEASE PURCHASE A HEAT PACK! 📌 These are necessary for winter shipping, so I sell them at cost. I won't refund or replace any frozen plants unless you buy one!

 

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Items cannot be shipped to CALIFORNIA or ARIZONA easily due to state import laws. All plants shipped there must be inspected before entry. Seed-grown herbaceous plants may not survive transit. I cannot guarantee herbaceous plant orders from these states, so order at your own risk. Hoyas, cacti, and succulents are an exception. My apologies for any inconvenience.

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