Cape Gooseberry Live plant ( Physalis peruviana)

The nightshade family includes the South American plant Physalis peruviana, sometimes known as Cape gooseberry or goldenberry, and it is indigenous to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It typically grows to a height of 2 to 3 feet. It can grow to a height of 6 feet in ideal circumstances, although assistance is required. The ribbed, finely haired branches of this purple plant grow widely. Heart-shaped leaves that are oppositely oriented measure 2.5 to 6 inches long. The berry-like fruits have a distinct sweet and tart tropical flavour that combines notes of cherry tomato, pineapple, fig, and strawberry. They can be eaten fresh. The skin is completely edible and resembles a tomato’s skin. Once the tough exterior has been broken, the luscious inside with its numerous little, eatable seeds is soft and juicy.

Common Name: Cape gooseberry, Goldenberry

Botanical Name: Physalis peruviana

Bloom Time/Fruiting: In 1 Year

Maintenance Required: Moderate