Question 1

What should I do if I water my Jerusalem cherry too much or too little?

Accepted Answer

For outdoor plants, especially newly planted plants or plant seedlings, they can be prone to lack of watering. Remember that you need to keep watering enough for a few months when the tree is small or just planted. This is because once the roots are established, Jerusalem cherry can rely on rain most of the time.

When your Jerusalem cherry is planted in pots, overwatering is often more likely to.When you accidentally overwater your Jerusalem cherry, you should be prepared to remedy the situation immediately. First, you should stop watering your plant right away to minimize the effect of your overwatering. After, you should consider removing your Jerusalem cherry from its pot to inspect its roots. If you find that none of the roots have developed root rot, it may be permissible to return your plant to its container. If you do discover signs of root rot, then you should trim away any roots that have been affected. You may also want to apply a fungicide to prevent further damage. Lastly, you should repot your Jerusalem cherry in soil that is well-draining. In the case of an underwatered Jerusalem cherry, simply water this plant more frequently.

Underwatering is often an easy fix. If you underwater, the plant's leaves will tend to droop and dry out and fall off, and the leaves will quickly return to fullness after sufficient watering. Please correct your watering frequency as soon as underwatering occurs.

Question 2

How often should I water my Jerusalem cherry?

Accepted Answer

Most plants that grow naturally outdoors can be allowed to grow normally with rainfall. If your area lacks rainfall, consider giving your plants adequate watering every 2 weeks during the spring and fall. More frequent watering is needed in summer. In winter, when growth becomes slower and plants need less water, water more sparingly. Throughout the winter, you may not give it additional watering at all. If your Jerusalem cherry is young or newly planted, then you should water more frequently to help it establish, and mature and grow up to have more adaptable and drought tolerant plants.

For potted plants, there are two main ways that you can determine how often to water your Jerusalem cherry. The first way is to set a predetermined watering schedule. If you choose this route, you should plan to water this plant about once every week or once every other week. However, this approach may not always work as it does not consider the unique conditions of the growing environment for your Jerusalem cherry .

Your watering frequency can also change depending on the season. For instance, a predetermined watering schedule will likely not suffice during summer when this plant's water needs are highest. An alternative route is to set your watering frequency based on soil moisture. Typically, it is best to wait until the first two to four inches of soil, usually ⅓ to ½ depth of the pots, have dried out entirely before you give more water.

Question 3

How much water does my Jerusalem cherry need?

Accepted Answer

When it comes time to water your Jerusalem cherry, you may be surprised to find that this plant does not always need a high volume of water. Instead, if only a few inches of soil have dried since your last watering, you can support healthy growth in the Jerusalem cherry by giving it about five to ten ounces of water every time you water. You can also decide your water volume based on soil moisture. As mentioned above, you should note how many inches of soil have dried out between waterings. A surefire way to make sure your Jerusalem cherry gets the moisture it needs is to supply enough water to moisten all the soil layers that became dry since the last time you watered. If more than half of the soil has become dry, you should consider giving more water than usual. In those cases, continue adding water until you see excess water draining from your pot’s drainage holes.

If your Jerusalem cherry is planted in an area that gets plenty of rain outdoors, it may not need additional watering. When the Jerusalem cherry is young or just getting established, make sure it gets 1-2 inches of rain per week. As it continues to grow and establish, it can survive entirely on rainwater and only when the weather is hot and there is no rainfall at all for 2-3 weeks, then consider giving your Jerusalem cherry a full watering to prevent them from suffering stress.

Question 4

How can I tell if i'm watering my Jerusalem cherry enough?

Accepted Answer

Overwatering is a far more common problem for the Jerusalem cherry, and there are several signs you should look for when this occurs. Generally, an overwatered Jerusalem cherry will have yellowing leaves and may even drop some leaves. Also, overwatering can cause the overall structure of your plant to shrivel and may also promote root rot. On the other hand, an underwatered Jerusalem cherry will also begin to wilt. It may also display leaves that are brown or brittle to the touch. Whether you see signs of overwatering or underwatering, you should be prepared to intervene and restore the health of your Jerusalem cherry.

Question 5

How can I water my Jerusalem cherry at different growth stages?

Accepted Answer

When the Jerusalem cherry is very young, such as when it is in a seedling stage, you will need to give it more water than you would if it were at a mature age. During the early stages of this plant’s life, it is important to keep the soil consistently moist to encourage root development. The same is true for any Jerusalem cherry that you have transplanted to a new growing location. Also, the Jerusalem cherry can develop showy flowers and fruits when you give them the correct care. If your Jerusalem cherry is in a flowering or fruiting phase, you will likely need to give a bit more water than you usually would to support these plant structures.

Question 6

How can I water my Jerusalem cherry through the seasons?

Accepted Answer

The seasonal changes will affect how often you water your Jerusalem cherry. Mainly, during the hottest summer months, you will likely need to increase how much you water this plant, especially if it grows in an area that receives ample sunlight. Strong summer sunlight can cause soil to dry out much faster than usual, meaning that you’ll need to water more frequently. By contrast, your Jerusalem cherry will need much less water during the winter, as it will not be in an active growing phase. During winter, you can get by with watering once every 2 to 3 weeks or sometimes not at all. For those growing this plant indoors, you should be somewhat wary of appliances such as air conditioners, which can cause your plant to dry out more quickly, which also calls for more frequent watering.

Question 7

What's the difference between watering my Jerusalem cherry indoors vs outdoors?

Accepted Answer

In some cases, your Jerusalem cherry may not need any supplemental watering when it grows outside and will survive on rainwater alone. However, if you live in an area of little to no rain, you should water this plant about every two weeks. If you belong to the group of people who live out of this plant's natural hardiness zone, you should grow it indoors. In an indoor setting, you should monitor your plant's soil as it can dry out more quickly when it is in a container or when it is exposed to HVAC units such as air conditioners. Those drying factors will lead you to water this plant a bit more often than if you grew it outdoors.

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