Description
A large, spreading herby shrub with soft, furry foliage and cherry-sized, orange fruits in a dry papery husk. The fruits are edible and sweet and can be consumed raw or made into jams, jellies or the like. Physalis peruviana is native to the Andes from Venezuela to Bolivia between 1400 and 3600 m but also widely cultivated in warm temperate climates for its fruits. It also makes a reasonably attractive ornamental. Our ‘Colombia Select’ seeds are from plants commercially grown for their fruit in Colombia. They are likely to produce larger and sweeter fruit than regular Physalis peruviana.
Germination Guide
🌍 Chocó-Darién moist forests ecoregion (Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Costa Rica)
Moderate
Alibertia patinoi, commonly known as borojó, is a dioecious tropical rainforest tree native to the Chocó-Darién moist forests ecoregion of northwestern Colombia and Ecuador. Seeds are recalcitrant with no dormancy, exhibiting rapid germination (mean time of 13.4 days) under warm, humid conditions characteristic of its natural tropical forest understory habitat. The species is adapted to shaded conditions and exhibits low germination requirements.
Germination
Germination time
Expect germination in
10 – 21 days
Temperature
Min 25°C
Ideal 26°C
Max 28°C
Substrate moisture
💧💧 High
Sowing depth
Lightly covered
Substrate & Container
Recommended substrate
High-quality, light, porous, pathogen-free substrate suitable for seed germination with excellent moisture retention
Recommended container
Plastic pot with transparent lid to maintain high humidity
Growing Tips
Seeds are highly susceptible to rot if substrate becomes waterlogged; maintain high humidity (85%+) without saturation. Place seedlings in bright, filtered light without direct sunlight exposure. Use freshly harvested seeds with 44% moisture content for optimal viability (up to 97% germination rate). Keep substrate consistently moist but well-draining. Never allow seeds to dry out as they are recalcitrant. Gradual acclimatization to outdoor conditions essential before transplanting. Optimal germination occurs at 25-28°C with constant high humidity.
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