Alkekengi officinarum 'Franchetii' 0
Author: Hortulanorum (Horticole)Family: Solanaceae Subfamily: Solanoideae Tribe: Physaleae
Genus: Alkekengi
Synonym(s): Physalis alkekengi,Physalis franchetii
English name: Officinal Chinese lantern 'Franchetii'
Zone: Mediterranean
General specifications
Indigenous plant
Biological type: plant
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: white
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 1,9ft x 2,6ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: deciduous
Growth: fast
Flowering time from June until November
Ripe fruits from October until October
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 6.5
Spring planting: Yes
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by cuttings
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: white
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 1,9ft x 2,6ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: deciduous
Growth: fast
Flowering time from June until November
Ripe fruits from October until October
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 6.5
Spring planting: Yes
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by cuttings
Experiences in the garden
28-09-12A Obtaining 6 plants from nursery Lepage (Cultivated from unknown origin)
17-09-18 6x Dead plant: End of life: Petite Pép.