The anticipation of the flowers and especially the fruits is great. You can hardly wait until the berries are ready to harvest. It is even more frustrating when the physalis simply does not want to grow. This article clarifies which possible causes.
Why isn't my physalis growing?
If your physalis doesn't grow, this is usually due to awrong locationorinsufficient care. But: After sowing, you also need a littlepatience, because physalis grow relatively slowly at the beginning.
What helps if the physalis doesn't grow?
If the physalis doesn't grow as hoped, it can sometimes help to just wait a little longer, especially when it comes to seedlings or seedlings.
If the growth of the physalis noticeably stalls at a later stage, you should check whether
- the location is sufficientbright and warm,
- the plant gets enough water because it is verythirsty,and
- the soil provides the necessarynutrients.
Depending on what you identify as the cause, you can use the appropriate countermeasure to help the Physalis thrive.
How long does it take until the first Physalis cotyledons grow?
After sowing, it usually takesabout two weeks until the first Physalis cotyledons grow. Depending on the conditions, it can take three weeks or a little more time before anything green appears. A lot of brightness and the right temperature are important.
Tip
Physalis – a heavy eater with special requests
In and of itself, the Physalis is a heavy feeder. This means that it actually needs a lot of nutrients. But be careful: If you overdo it with fertilizing, the nightshade plant will grow enormously vegetatively, but at the expense of the flowers and fruits that you are probably most interested in.
