Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman
Drying Physalis sepals
- 23 March 2012
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Remove all foliage and clean the stems.
Tie the stems with a ribbon or string and hang upside down in a well ventilated area.
The papery pods (sepals) will retain their vivid colours and the tiny fruit will shrivel and dry inside the pods.
You can also remove the tiny fruit to plant and dry the pods.
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