Solandra maxima (Chalice vine)

Botanical name

Solandra maxima

Other names

Chalice vine, Capa de oro, Golden chalice vine, Solandra grandiflora, Solandra nitida, Cup of gold, Solandra hartwegii, Hawaiian lily, Honolulu vine

Genus

Solandra Solandra

Species

S. maxima - S. maxima is a vigorous, borderline hardy, evergreen climber with elliptic, glossy, dark green leaves and trumpet-shaped, purple-marked, yellow flowers in summer, earlier in areas with mild winters.

Native to

Mexico, South America

Foliage

Evergreen

Fragrance

Flowers are strongly fragrant, particularly in the evening.

Habit

Climbing, Twining

Toxicity

All parts are highly toxic if ingested.

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Colour

Flower

Yellow, Flushed purple in Summer

Foliage

Dark-green in All seasons

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How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Scale insects , Glasshouse red spider mite

General care

Pruning

Pruning group 11. Tolerates hard pruning.

Propagation

Sow seed at 16-18C in spring. Air layer in spring.

Propagation methods

Semi-ripe cuttings, Seed, Layering

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Solandra maxima (Chalice vine) will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.

Suggested uses

Containers, Conservatory, City, Greenhouse, Sub-Tropical, Wallside and trellises

Cultivation

In frost-free areas, grow in humus-rich, well-drained, neutral to acid soil in sun. Best with regular summer moisture. Requires strong support. Mulch in spring to retain soil moisture. Tolerates salt spray. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light with shade from hot sun.

Soil type

Chalky, Loamy, Sandy

Soil drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Light

Full Sun

Aspect

South

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4)

USDA zones

Zone 12, Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Solandra maxima (Chalice vine)

Common pest name

; Black wood of grapevine; Female sterility of tobacco; Fruit woodiness of tomato; Maize Redness; Mal azul of tomato; Metabolbur; Metastolbur; Parastolbur; Purple top of potato; Stolbur of potato; Stolbur of tobacco; Stolbur of tomato

Scientific pest name

Candidatus Phytoplasma solani

Type

Phytoplasma

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

4

General biosecurity comments

Phytoplasma which potentially affects a wide host range; determined by the feeding behaviour of vectors. First UK outbreak in 2014; on strawberry; a host not specifically regulated in EU legislation. This legislation should be reviewed to take account of this and other developments.

Defra's Risk register #2

Plant name

Solandra maxima (Chalice vine)

Common pest name

Lance nematode; Nematode; Lance

Scientific pest name

Hoplolaimus spp.

Type

Nematode

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

2

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

4

General biosecurity comments

Nematode species potentially affecting a wide variety of crops; prohibition of soil likely to mitigate risk substantially; keep under review in light of interceptions or findings should they occur in the EU.

Defra's Risk register #3

Plant name

Solandra maxima (Chalice vine)

Common pest name

Scientific pest name

Xiphinema bakeri

Type

Nematode

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

2

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

4

General biosecurity comments

Nematode pest; could potentially affect trees and other species if introduced but many pathways regulated. No evidence of interceptions or findings to date.

About this section

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Date updated: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/