Solanum laciniatum (Kangaroo Apple)

Solanum laciniatum (Kangaroo Apple) green fruit on branches, close up of round berry plant.
Solanum laciniatum (Kangaroo Apple) hanging green fruit clusters along narrow leaves on thin woody stems.

Botanical name: Solanum laciniatum

Common name: Kangaroo Apple

Family: Solanaceae

Origin: Australia

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyBlue, lavender, purple flowers

Solanum laciniatum produces two distinct types of foliage. Juvenile foliage leaves are dark green and deeply lobed, up to 10 inches (27 cm) long by 4 inches (12 cm) wide. Adult leaf forms, in contrast, are lanceolate to 6 inches (17 cm) long by 2 inches (5 cm) wide.

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Solanum laciniatum (Kangaroo Apple) purple flower close up with green leaves in the background.
Solanum laciniatum (Kangaroo Apple) purple flower close up with yellow center on green leaves
Solanum laciniatum (Kangaroo Apple) green leaves with purple flower close up on branch


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