Solanum jasminoides - 200-250 CM C20 3 CANE

Description
The Potato vine (Solanum jasminoides) is a very popular, winter-green tub plant. Its decorative flowers are star-shaped and appear from June to October. The dark green leaves are lanceolate. The location should be as sunny to semi-shady as possible. A well-drained and nutrient-rich soil is ideal. Under favourable conditions, the Potato vine reaches a height of approx. 2 m and grows up to 60 cm wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Solanum laxum.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for containers or hanging baskets

Leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the Potato vine are dark green, lanceolate.

Spread
Brazil.

Frost hardiness
A frost-free winter at 5 to 10°C is required.

Growth
Climbing.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: possible all year round (indoors).

Care
- Over time, the soil loses some of its important properties. Plants should therefore be transplanted into a larger pot with fresh container plant soil every two years in spring. - Nets, rods or trellises - many materials are suitable as climbing aids for delicate climbing plants. However, it is important that the main shoots of the plants are securely attached.

Flower
Solanum jasminoides forms star-shaped, white flowers from June.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Tubs, facades, hanging baskets