Jerusalem Cherry (Solanum) – Romance and Color for Your Home

Bring romance and color into your home with the Jerusalem Cherry, a charming houseplant that looks like a mini apple tree. Its white star-shaped flowers appear among dark green leaves, followed by stunning orange berries that last until the New Year.

Warning: the berries are toxic. Keep the plant out of reach of children and pets.

Why Choose the Jerusalem Cherry?

• Unique ornamental value thanks to the bright orange berries

• Autumn and winter plant that adds color indoors

• Easy to care for, suitable even for beginner plant lovers

• Ideal for a bright indoor location

Placement

• Light: plenty of indirect light; gradually acclimate to sunlight

• Temperature: room temperature; cooler in winter (10–15°C) stimulates flowering

• Outdoors: can be placed outside after the frost-free period, but bring back in time; not winter-hardy

Watering and Feeding

• Spring–Autumn: keep the soil just moist, water every 2–3 days

• Winter: water once per week

• Plant food: every 2 weeks during the growing season

• Leaf care: mist weekly with lime-free water or place briefly outside in the rain for healthy shine

Flowering and Berries

• The flowers are small, but the orange berries are the main attraction.

• Berries remain on the plant for a long time, adding unique decorative value.

• Tip: Sow seeds from the berries in spring to grow new plants and enjoy this colorful showpiece every year.

Additional Information

• Pot size: P10.50

• Approximate plant height: ±20 cm

• Ideal temperature: 15°C - 25°C

• Watering: 2x per week

• Misting: 1x per week

• Location: Bright light

• Plant food: 2x per month

• Not suitable for consumption

Each plant grows and blooms individually and may vary per season.
The shown plant may differ in shape from the one purchased online or in-store.

Order Your Jerusalem Cherry Now

Bring romance and color into your home this autumn and winter. Order online today at Firenzebloemen!