Solanum wendlandii (Potato Vine)
Solanum wendlandii (Potato Vine) lavender flower with water droplets resting on five pointed star shaped petals
Botanical name: Solanum wendlandii
Common names: Potato Vine, Giant Potato Creeper, Costa Rica Nightshade, Paradise Vine
Family: Solanaceae
Origin: South America
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 8-11
Plant form: Climbing or creeping vine
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: Blue, lavender, purple
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Irritating or toxic: Irritating
Thorns: Thorny or spiny
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsThis woody vine has large heads of dark mauve flowers and round yellow fruit. Very ornamental, not invasive, but a fast grower. Thorny.
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Solanum wendlandii (Potato Vine) blue flower with water droplets resting on the star shaped petals.
Solanum wendlandii (Potato Vine) clusters of star-shaped blue flowers alongside many small tight green buds.
Solanum wendlandii (Potato Vine) cluster showing many lavender purple flower petals and green foliage stems
Solanum wendlandii (Potato Vine) lavender star shaped flower clusters against deep green fern like leaves
Solanum wendlandii clusters of purple flowers nestled among deep green foliage stems
Solanum wendlandii (Potato Vine) lilac flower cluster with visible water droplets and green foliage.
Solanum wendlandii (Potato Vine) displays multiple star shaped lavender flowers among broad green leaves.
Solanum wendlandii (Potato Vine) displays light purple flowers with star-shaped petals on green leafy vines.
Solanum wendlandii purple flowers emerging from lush green foliage on a vine
Solanum wendlandii lavender flower clusters covered in small drops of water
Solanum wendlandii (Potato Vine) cluster with soft purple flower petals against green leaves.
Solanum wendlandii (Potato Vine) lavender star shaped flowers attached to thin wooden supports with green leaves.
Solanum wendlandii (Potato Vine) displaying a cluster of star shaped light lavender flower clusters.
Solanum wendlandii (Potato Vine) cluster with soft blue petals and small round green flower buds
Solanum wendlandii (Potato Vine) pale lavender flowers with yellow centers clinging to a wire grid
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/solanum_wendlandii.htm
Potato vine. This woody vine has large heads of dark mauve flowers and round yellow fruit. Very ornamental, not invasive, but a fast grower. Thorny.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot