Solanum seaforthianum, the Brazilian nightshade, is a flowering evergreen vine of the family Solanaceae native to tropical South America.As a member of the Solanum genus, it is related to such plants as the tomato and potato.It is characterized by clusters of four to seven leaves and can climb to a height of 6 m (20 ft) given enough room.
Train to a support when young and tip prune to maintain dense growth. Trim back any damaged stems in early spring to keep the plant tidy and heathy
A container that is about one-third as tall as the plant (measured from the soil line to the highest leaf) often works best.
