Cyphomandra abutiloides

Description

Family: Solanaceae
Genus: Cyphomandra
Species: Abutiloides

Shrubby perennial, edible plant from the Solanum family. In natural conditions, it reaches 2m in a pot 0.50m-1m. It blooms from spring to autumn in inflorescences. The fruit is covered with hairs that fall off when touched, it is edible and tastes like raspberry and apricot. It can be stored as a potted or garden plant from spring to autumn, and during the winter it must be in a room at a temperature of 10-20C. During the winter it should be pruned. During the vegetation, it requires regular watering and feeding.

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Propagation: By seeds, cuttings

Pre-treatment: Pour warm water over the seeds and leave it for 24 hours

Sowing: All-year-round in the substrate to a depth of 0.5 cm

Germination: 2-4 months.

Location: Sunny position

Care: Easy to grow, regular watering and high temperature

Hardiness zone: 9a -6.6 ° C