Re: unusual holiday plants?

**"* C* <d*@chilitech.net>**

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From: <FRIELSTER@aol.com>

>A very old traditional Christmas plant that has fallen out of favor is the
> Jerusalem cherry, Solanum pseudocapsicum

That made me think of my 'Black Pearl' ornamental peppers. Very dark leaves 
that set off the fruits that are turning bright red now. Siince they're 
annuals, I was going to sacrifice them to the god of frost, but maybe I'll 
bring one or two in and see if I can nurse them through to December. And 
unlike the Solanum (which they resemble, but prettier) they aren't toxic.

There is also the Norfolk Island pine, which looks nice with Christmas 
lights. Unfortunately they really hate it indoors, and up north they aren't 
hardy outside.

D 

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