Berengena De Paloma
Lycianthes virgata
- Native to:
- Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Solanaceae
- Genus:
- Lycianthes
- Species:
- Lycianthes virgata
- USDA Symbol:
- LYVI5
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Vine
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers organic matter-rich environments