How to Propagate and Grow
Christmas Cherry ( Solanum )

Family: Solanaceae

Species: S. capsicastrum

Common Names: Christmas cherry, winter cherry.

Classification: Evergreen shrub (slow growing).

Height: 45cm (18inches).

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

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

Ideal as a seasonal gift for family, loved ones and friends or as a treat just for yourself with it's colourful berries in full show at Christmas.

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.

Avoid placing above or to near radiators, the atmosphere is far to dry for your Christmas Cherry to flourish in these conditions.

No matter where you display this plant, mist frequently to improve humidity as this helps to encourage flowering and production of beautiful berries through autumn and winter.

Misting also helps leaves from dropping or shriveling.

Misting really is extremely beneficial. So, to maintain a fit and healthy plant, mist often!

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

By semi-ripe cuttings in summer.

If you want any further information on Christmas Cherry or how to propagate and grow any of your favourite garden ( yard ) plants please feel free to contact us

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