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Solanum Laciniatum

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What is the plant

S. laciniatum - S. laciniatum is a fast growing tender shrub often grown as an annual with large dark-green, divided, narrow leaves. In summer through to autumn, it bears clusters of pretty bright purple flowers with yellow centres. Flowering is followed by the production of orange, egg-shaped (toxic) fruits.

Invasive in South Australia and Western Australia.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

10 - 11

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
In growth, water freely
Fertilizer
apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly
Sunlight
It cannot grow in the shade

Disease diagnosis

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Soil
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils.
Temperature
It is hardy to zone (UK) 9 and is frost tender.
Additional
All green parts of the plant are poisonous and so is the unripe fruit

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Popularity
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