A hugely diverse genus of about 1,400 species that includes annuals, biennials, perennials, shrubs, trees and climbers coming from habitats all over the world.
Many species are poisonous but the well known exceptions are Solanum melongena (Aubergine) and Solanum tuberosum or potato! In South America the fruits of certain species are used as they are very attractive to cockroaches, mites and insects – to whom they are fatal…
The Chilean potato tree (S. crispum) often looks and behaves like a tree but is actually a climber that grows wild in Chile and Peru.
24 May, 2008
Non, it has got a blue pot - but a smaller one. HOWEVER, as it has grown, I had a struggle to get it back in, so I shall have to a) use the big blue pot, b) buy another one! Guess which option I prefer! When the other plants round its base have grown and are in flower, I will post another photo. I am very proud of myself for getting it this far! Yah boo sucks to B&Q for telling me 'One season only'!
On photo - Solanum rantonnetii 'Royal Robe'
24 May, 2008
Certainly worth over-wintering. Is this the plant in the blue pot ? The blue pot that you kindly posted a full view photo pour mois ?
On photo - Solanum rantonnetii 'Royal Robe'
22 May, 2008
This is Solanum Crispum Glasnevin or the Chilean Potato Vine.
Deadly Nightshade is related and the botanical name is Solanum dulcamara, all related to the potato
On photo - Untitled
21 May, 2008
I can see why the Bees Love it as i also thinks its A Outstanding Climber :D
On photo - Solanum crispum 'Glasnevin'
7 May, 2008
I must say your Solanum looks healthy than mine all I have is last years branches and nothing happening to it this year
On photo - Solanum flower in the rain.
8 Jan, 2008
Be aware that the berries are poisonous, won't you! Likes to be cool, bright light,moist compost, mist leaves frequently. Prune stems back by a half in February, keep compost nearly dry then repot in March. Stand pot outside for the summer, spray flowers, bringing it back indoors in September. Good luck! P.S. I hope that the website advice Darryluk gave you agrees with my book!
On question - Solanum pseudocapsicum
8 Jan, 2008
Be aware that the berries are poisonous, won't you! Likes to be cool, bright light,moist compost, mist leaves frequently. Prune stems back by a half in February, keep compost nearly dry then repot in March. Stand pot outside for the summer, spray flower, bringing it back indoors in September. Good luck! P.S. I hope that the website advice Darryluk gave you agrees with my book!
On question - Solanum pseudocapsicum
7 Jan, 2008
That plant takes me back to my childhood. It self sowed everywhere in my grandparents' front garden in coastal Devon
On question - Solanum pseudocapsicum
7 Jan, 2008
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/Jerusalemcherry.htm should tell you what you need.
On question - Solanum pseudocapsicum
23 Sep, 2007
THAT is what I plan for the central climber in my new border. Please give me some hints on growing it, Andrew!
On photo - Solanum jasminoides 'Album'
19 Aug, 2007
Nice to see another one - will you be able to let it stay out for the winter? Mine will have to go in the greenhouse, it's not hardy under 7 degrees, apparently. It has flowered and flowered through rain, wind and sometimes sun this year.
On photo - Solanum
11 Jul, 2007
Yes! had it for many years - does well from cuttings, keep frost free over winter, cut back in spring and keep out to flower all summer! Good to grow as a standard or bush - depending where you are you might get away with growing it as a wall shrub in a sheltered spot - I got away with it for a few years then lost it!
On question - Solanum overwintering
21 Jun, 2007
Thanks Wyeboy for your advice - I shall certainly try!
Also thanks for your comment maple - I love the colour!
On question - Solanum overwintering
21 Jun, 2007
No answer for your question sorry but that is beautiful.
On question - Solanum overwintering
18 Jun, 2007
It is not hardy but you could grow it in a pot and cut it back hard in the Autumn,keep it frost free, feed it in the Spring and it will go for many years
On question - Solanum overwintering
17 Jun, 2007
I have a standard Solanum - the plant label says '1 season only!' I hope i can overwinter it. Is this photo Solanum crispum 'Glasnevin'?
On photo - Solanum crispum
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Joannie
8 Jul, 2008
I love your garden and what an idealic place to sit and relax with a cup of tea and a good book!
On photo - solanum crispum on the wall