[gardeners] False Jerusalem Cherry
David G. Smith (gardeners@globalgarden.com)
Wed, 10 Mar 1999 21:25:46 -0500
Solanum capsicastrum, the best picture I found was here:
http://www.cvetje.com/dr_cvet/bra_k_grm.htm
We went to Monticello in the fall and I got one of these. It is an
attractive plant, but POISONOUS, so I took it to work. (Two dogs here.) I
got more than I bargained for with it, apparently; mealy bugs, aphids, and
whiteflies. I threw it out today, but I kept all the fruits, and will send
seeds to any of you who would like some.
Of of the fruits fell off right after I got the plant. I squoze out the
seeds and spread them over potting soil in two 4" pots, covered about 1/4".
I think the germination rate was close to 100 percent, although some came
up weeks later than others. I suppose I could rinse the seeds and dry
them, or maybe I could just squash a fruit in plastic wrap and mail it --
maybe someone could advise.
Anyway, let me know off-list if you'd like some.
David Smith