How to grow and care for Physalis angulata Walter, 1788
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Physalis angulata Walter, 1788 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Physalis angulata Walter, 1788
How often should I water?
check Physalis angulata Walter, 1788 Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
When is the Dormant period?
it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Physalis angulata Walter, 1788 need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Physalis angulata Walter, 1788 likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Physalis angulata Walter, 1788 at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Physalis angulata Walter, 1788 prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Physalis angulata Walter, 1788 is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Solanales, Family: Solanaceae, Genus: Physalis, Species: Physalis angulata
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Annual, Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 8 - 11 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Solanales |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Genus | Physalis |
| Species | Physalis angulata |
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