Giant Potatocreeper

Solanum wendlandii

Native to:
Colombia, Costa Rica, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá, Peru, Venezuelan Antilles
Giant Potatocreeper

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Solanaceae
Genus:
Solanum
Species:
Solanum wendlandii
USDA Symbol:
SOWE

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Vine
Height:
600 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
Bloom Colors:
blue, purple, lavender

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies

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:
native to tropical regions, prefers fertile soils

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–28 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures (70-85°F). Light may improve germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI