Houtsuki - 法月

BUT..what is this in English??? Desperately trying to care for this pretty plant, but in the few days I have had it, fruit flies have flocked to it and it won't survive if I don't find its English name and learn what to do with it!

gaaarrr

the guy in the shop kindly wrote down the 2 plant names that I was buying that day

What is this??

Have just found out - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physalis_alkekengi

Gosh, I have some research to do now!!!

I have also found out that there is a HOZUKI fair next week in Asakusa!!! I shall try and go!!
http://www.asakusaguide.jp/funky/column01.html

The housewife is back!

 

It's vinegar time once again, this time to be rid of the  fruit flies! 
Simply add some apple cider vinegar to a small bowl with water and washing up liquid.
The sweet vinegar attracts the flies, while the washing liquid keeps them there.