Try in a container on the deck, or simply in the garden as a bold specimen. The original introductions of this species were quite spiny but with this form it is only the fruit that carry some spines. Young leaves are coated with purple hairs. Fragrant flowers are borne in clusters and are white on the upper side and purple on the under side. Medium sized bright orange fruit when ripe.
Pulp is green, very juicy and slightly acid resembling a cross between pineapple and strawberry.
Fresh, on ice cream, fruit salad, cooked in pies, sherbet, or make into a juice. Naranjilla are susceptible to root rots and therefore must be planted in a well drained site with good fertility. Provide protection from heavy wind, frost and shade from hot afternoon sun. Best foliage colour is achieved by planting in direct morning sunlight. Provide plenty of moisture and small amounts of general or organic fertiliser.