potato vine

Also known as: Japanese nightshade; jasmine nightshade

A fast-growing woody climber reaching 8m. It has green, semi-evergreen leaves and white or palest blue, flowers in clusters through late summer into autumn.

Scientific classification

Species: potato vine (Solanum laxum)
Genus: Solanum
Family: Solanaceae

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Toxicity: Climber Wall Shrub
Plant type: 4-8 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Semi evergreen
Foliage: Climbing · Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of potato vine

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Southern America

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of potato vine

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potato vine care guide

Water regularly, keeping the soil moist but well-drained; reduce watering in winter.
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Water regularly, keeping the soil moist but well-drained; reduce watering in winter.

Fertilizing

Apply a balanced fertilizer monthly during the growing season.

Pruning

On established plants, shorten sideshoots to three or four buds from the permanent framework; remove crowded or damaged shoots. Prune after flowering has finished.

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings

Growing

Grow outdoors in moist but well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun; well-suited to growing against a sunny wall. Grow under glass in loam-based compost in full light shaded from hot sun, or bright indirect light. Support plants and tie in regularly

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