Solanum pseudocapsicum aka Jerusalem Cherry

Solanum pseudocapsicum, also known as the Jerusalem cherry or Winter cherry, is a nightshade species that can be grown as a decorative house plant. This small ornamental shrub has variegated leaves, green with cream edges, and produces white flowers that are followed by mildly poisonous fruits. Initially white with green stripes, the fruits ripen to an attractive orange color. Suitable for container growing, this plant can be placed outside during the summer and brought indoors or kept in a greenhouse during the winter. While it is a popular decorative plant, Solanum pseudocapsicum is considered a weed in certain regions such as South Africa, India, Australia, and New Zealand. Despite its inedible and tasteless fruits, this evergreen perennial from the Solanaceae family adds an exotic vibe to any room or winter garden, providing the opportunity to observe its flowers and fruits at different ripening stages.