Giant Potato Creeper (Solanum wendlandii)
Solanum wendlandii, the Giant Potato Creeper, is a vigorous vine with large, showy blue flowers and glossy foliage, blooming in summer and autumn.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Soil
Well-draining, fertile loam is ideal. Tolerates a range of soil types if drainage is good.
Temperature
Ideal growing range is 18-25°C.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Protect from intense afternoon sun.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Reduce watering in cooler months.
Well-draining, fertile loam is ideal. Tolerates a range of soil types if drainage is good.
Ideal growing range is 18-25°C.
Avoid frost.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.
Every 2-4 weeks.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Vine, Creeper
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot, Hanging
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
6-10 m
Spread
3-5 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Simple
Flower Size
8-10 cm
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderSolanales
- familySolanaceae
- genusSolanum
- speciesSolanum wendlandii
Toxic for humans
No
Rating: 0/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 4/5
Edible
No