Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Solanaceae

Genus:

Solandra

Species:

Solandra longiflora

USDA Symbol:

SOLO2

Growth Characteristics

Height:

600 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

yellow, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds, butterflies, moths

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to tropical regions, prefers organic matter

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Seeds require warm temperatures (70-85°F) and consistent moisture. Propagation is more commonly done via cuttings.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI