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    Solanum laxum

    Also Known As

    • Solanum boerhaaviifolium
    • Solanum boerhaviaefolium
    • Solanum jasminoides
    • Potato Vine

    Plant type

    perennial, vine

    size

    • H: 15'
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 9a-10b

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    Solanum laxum plant details

    Solanum laxum is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Solanum laxum

    Plant type: perennial vine
    Plant family: solanaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 15 FT tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: fragrant, toxic, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Solanum laxum

    USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    All green leaves on a twining vine producing abundant clusters of fragrant 3/4" white star shaped flowers..likes bright light to full sun. Hardy zone 9-11. Native to Brazil. Its dark green shiny lance shaped leaves give a quick cover for trellis or fence. Drought tolerant

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Scrambling climber with purple flower, dark fruits.

    By: Thompson's Nursery

    Gardening facts about Solanum laxum plant

    How to Grow Solanum laxum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Fruit

      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Solanum crispum 'Glasnevin'

    aka Glasnevin Chilean Potato Bush, Glasnevin Potato Vine

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Vine

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 8'-15'

    Width: 6'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Solanum crispum 'Glasnevin' flower by themagnolias.co.uk
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    Solanum elaeagnifolium

    aka Horse Nettle, Silver-leaf Nightshade

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-10a

    Size

    Height: 36"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Solanum elaeagnifolium flower by Dick Culbert
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    Solanum asperolanatum

    aka Solanum hispidum, Devil's Fig, GIANT DEVIL'S FIG

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 8'-30'

    Width: 6'-20'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Solanum asperolanatum flower, foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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    Solanum wallacei

    aka Wallace's Nightshade

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 36"

    Width: 36"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - low
    Photo of Solanum wallacei close-up, flower, foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Solanum pseudocapsicum 'Variegatum'

    aka Solanum capsicastrum 'Variegatum', Variegatum False Jerusalem Cherry

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    8a-12

    Size

    Height: 1'-3'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Solanum pseudocapsicum 'Variegatum' fruit by Cistus Nursery
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