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.
Solanum Seaforthianum Care
Solanum Seaforthianum
What is the plant
humidity
Normal
lighting
Full Sun
hardiness zone
11 - 12
difficulty
Easy
hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Occasional watering
Pruning
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
Sunlight
Full sun to part shade.
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Soil
Moist but well-drained soil.
Temperature
Ideal temperatures should be approximately 65-75ºF + (18-24ºC +), closer to 70ºF is best.
Container
A container that is about one-third as tall as the plant (measured from the soil line to the highest leaf) often works best.
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Additional
All parts of the plant are poisonous.
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