Hi All,
Some time ago I bought this plant at a church fete. The person selling it didn't know the name of the plant but said it grows into a small bush. I liked it as it had small round berry-like fruit and small flowers. The fruit are about pea sized and when ripe they turn red like tomatoes. When cut open they resemble a tomato inside with about a dozen seeds. For the price of $2 it was a bargain, considering there were two plants in the pot. Since re-potting it some more self-seeded plants have grown from a dropped berry, visible in the second pic on the left. I think I can make this into a bonsai, but it would be nice if anyone can I.D. the plant so I know what I've got.
Cheers, Frank.
I.D. Help please, Church Fete purchase
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Re: I.D. Help please, Church Fete purchase
It’s a member of the nightshade looking at the flowers. I believe the berries may be poisonous.
Cheers
Kirky
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Kirky
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Re: I.D. Help please, Church Fete purchase
Yeah, they are a nightshade type plant.
The berries are just like Frank describes, they look, smell and taste(apparently) like tomato's and are mildly toxic to humans. I wouldn't want to try one to test it out.
The berries are just like Frank describes, they look, smell and taste(apparently) like tomato's and are mildly toxic to humans. I wouldn't want to try one to test it out.
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Re: I.D. Help please, Church Fete purchase
Starfox was spot on straight up, it is Solanum psuedocapsicum (Madiera Winter Cherry) it is a Nightshade as stated above and the fruit are mildly toxic. This plant is a weed (it grows on my property here spread by birds) and you should be careful not to allow birds to spread your plant.
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Re: I.D. Help please, Church Fete purchase
That was fast! Thank you for the quick replies, and the link, I'll put that in my Bookmarks. I will now Google it to see if it's worth attempting to bonsai it.
Cheers, Frank.
Cheers, Frank.