Mystery Houseplant
October 29, 2008 1:52 PM Subscribe
Can anyone identify this splendid mystery houseplant? It was received as a gift, but without any accompanying little plastic tag, and I'd just like to know what it is so I can figure how how best to take care of it.
It doesn't have a strong smell, if that helps at all.
It doesn't have a strong smell, if that helps at all.
Best answer: Looks to me like it's a Jerusalem Cherry.
posted by Balonious Assault at 2:27 PM on October 29, 2008
posted by Balonious Assault at 2:27 PM on October 29, 2008
It looks like an ornamental pepper. They tend to be difficult to care for: they need lots of bright light and good drainage. Even so, thy are often short lived. You can save seed and grow new ones, though.
If you crush the leaves, you should notice a green peper scent.
posted by oneirodynia at 2:31 PM on October 29, 2008
If you crush the leaves, you should notice a green peper scent.
posted by oneirodynia at 2:31 PM on October 29, 2008
Hm, I hadn't seen them called Jerusalem Cherry, but that's the one. Also called Winter Pepper. They are very poisonous.
posted by oneirodynia at 2:34 PM on October 29, 2008
posted by oneirodynia at 2:34 PM on October 29, 2008
Response by poster: Thanks, Balonius Assault. That's the one, it seems.
posted by hydatius at 2:37 PM on October 29, 2008
posted by hydatius at 2:37 PM on October 29, 2008
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posted by MadamM at 2:01 PM on October 29, 2008