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Bahama Nightshade (Solanum bahamense)

Solanum bahamense is a sprawling shrub native to the Bahamas and surrounding islands, featuring small white flowers and red berries.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-draining soil. Tolerates a range of soil types but prefers sandy or loamy conditions.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

At least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily is ideal.

Water

Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Reduce watering in cooler months.

Soil

Well-draining soil. Tolerates a range of soil types but prefers sandy or loamy conditions.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Ideal range is 18-27°C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Apply in spring and summer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

1-2 m

Spread

1.5-2.5 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

1-1.5 cm

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Synonyms
Solanum anacanthum Dunal
Solanum bombense Banks ex Dunal
Solanum decurtatum Standl. & Steyerm.
Solanum fruticosum Mill.
Solanum hebecarpum Salzm. ex Sendtn.
Solanum igneum L.
Solanum longifolium Pav. ex Dunal
Solanum parvifolium Steud.
Solanum persicifolium Dunal
Solanum pruriens Dunal
Solanum racemosum Jacq.
Solanum ramosum Lam.
Solanum stenorchideum St.-Lag.
Solanum stenorchis Dunal
Solanum subarmatum Willd.
Solanum umbrosum Bertero ex Dunal
Solanum varginstonicum Buc'hoz
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderSolanales
  • familySolanaceae
  • genusSolanum
  • speciesSolanum bahamense
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 4/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 4/5

Edible

No

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