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Beginner
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3m
max. spread |
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3m
max. height |
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2-5 years
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1 hour care
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This plant
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Botanical name: Solanum laciniatum
Other names: Kangaroo apple
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Genus: Solanum
Species: S. laciniatum - S. laciniatum is a fast growing tender shrub often grown as an annual with large dark-green, divided, narrow leaves. In summer through to autumn, it bears clusters of pretty bright purple flowers with yellow centres. Flowering is followed by the production of orange, egg-shaped (toxic) fruits.
Solanum laciniatum is: Semi evergreen
Flower: Violet in Summer; Violet in Autumn
Foliage: Green in All seasons
Fruit: Orange in Autumn; Orange in Winter
Toxicity: Fruits are toxic.
Solanum laciniatum (Kangaroo apple) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 3m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Conservatory, Cottage/Informal, Hedging/Screens, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation: Plant in fertile free-draining soil in a sunny, sheltered position. In mild areas it may survive winter and can be grown as a hedge.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3) |
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Comment from
margaret arthur
I have 3 rather sad looking Solanum Laciniatums in my garden all have orange berries. How can I propagate for next year please
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- Posted: Sun. 2nd October 2011 20:21
- Last reply: Mon. 3rd October 2011 20:16
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