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    Solanum mammosum

    Also Known As

    • Nipple Fruit

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 4'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

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    Solanum mammosum plant details

    Solanum mammosum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer purple and white flowers emerge followed by orange fruit. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Solanum mammosum

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: solanaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 FT wide, 4 FT tall
    Flowers: purple and white blooms in summer
    Uses: cutting garden, poisonous fruit, rare, spiky, toxic, tropical-looking, unique

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Solanum mammosum

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Rare, fun & fascinating! “Nipple Fruit,” native to Central America, grows to 4’ tall & bears lots of small to medium sized fruit, yellow or orange, each with 1-5, perky, little nipples! The flowers are typical of the tomato family & either violet or white. The attractive leaves are large, lobed & tropical looking & have neat-o thorns jutting out. A good comical conversation piece & the stems are tres trendy in cut flower arrangements! DON’T EAT THE FRUIT, though, as it’s poisonous. Rich soil & regular water is best. Perennial in mild Winter climates! Hardy to 25 degrees F.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Solanum mammosum plant

    How to Grow Solanum mammosum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • purple

    • Fruit

      • orange

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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