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Solanum pseudocapsicum [Variegated]

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A small ornamental shrub with variegated leaves, green with cream edges. White flowers are followed by poisonous fruits which are initially white with green stripes, ripening to orange. Suitable for container growing. Can be placed outside during summer and kept indoors or in a greenhouse over winter

Scientific classification

Species: Solanum pseudocapsicum [Variegated] (Solanum pseudocapsicum [Variegated])
Genus: Solanum
Family: Solanaceae

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants · Shrubs
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Solanum pseudocapsicum [Variegated]

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Solanum pseudocapsicum [Variegated]

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Solanum pseudocapsicum [Variegated] care guide

Keep moisture even through flowering and fruiting, avoiding hard dry swings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Keep moisture even through flowering and fruiting, avoiding hard dry swings

Fertilizing

Tomato or pepper feed every one to two weeks in fruiting season

Pruning

No regular pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings

Growing

Can be grown outside during summer. May survive outside during winter in mild areas in sheltered gardens but will perform better if taken into a cool conservatory or greenhouse. Needs a bright, sunny position to flower well, but may need moving out of direct sunlight in summer to avoid sun scorch on leaves

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