Showy Chalicevine
Solandra grandiflora
Also known as: Chalice Vine
- Native to:
- Brazil, Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, Guam, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Palau, Panamá, Puerto Rico, Southwest Caribbean, Trinidad-Tobago, United States, Virgin Islands
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Solanaceae
- Genus:
- Solandra
- Species:
- Solandra grandiflora
- USDA Symbol:
- SOGR3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Vine
- Height:
- 1000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- hummingbirds, bats
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
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
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best with warmth and consistent moisture. Fresh seed has higher viability.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI