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Physalis peruviana Synonyms: P. edulisCommon Name(s): Cape gooseberry; goldenberry Family: Solanaceae Growth Habit: Annual Invasiveness: Growing Days: 80 to 100 (days) Temperature:
Abs.Max=90° (F) | Opt.Max=77° (F) | Opt.Min=61° (F) | Abs.Min=50° (F) | Precipitation: 59 to 90 (in.) Winter Minimum: 28° (F) Soil pH: 6 to 7 Soil Texture/Type: Sand to gravell loams Soil Drainage: Well Photoperiod Response: Long day, short day and day neutral Light Intensity: Bright to cloud Comments: Annual in temperate climates, perennial in tropics. Needs plenty of rain and wind protection. Diseases: Cercospora, Rust Uses: Food - fruit, Poison - mammals, Environ. - ornamental Woodiness: Herbaceous Climate: Subtropical, tropical-wet and dry, temperate Geographical Origin: Northern South America, Western South America
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