Solanum laciniatum
Kangaroo apple
Solanum Solanum
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
Fruits are toxic.
Violet in Summer; Violet in Autumn
Green in All seasons
Sow seeds at 18-20C in spring. Root semi-ripe cuttings with gentle bottom heat from summer to early autumn.
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Solanum laciniatum (Kangaroo apple) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 3m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Conservatory, Cottage/Informal, Hedging/Screens, Sub-Tropical
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.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Sheltered
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
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Solanum laciniatum
Kangaroo apple
Solanum Solanum
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.
Semi evergreen
Fruits are toxic.
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Violet in Summer; Violet in Autumn
Green in All seasons
Sow seeds at 18-20C in spring. Root semi-ripe cuttings with gentle bottom heat from summer to early autumn.
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Solanum laciniatum (Kangaroo apple) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 3m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Conservatory, Cottage/Informal, Hedging/Screens, Sub-Tropical
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.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Sheltered
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 9, Zone 8
Solanum laciniatum (Kangaroo apple)
Cassava whitefly; Cotton whitefly; Sweet potato whitefly; Tobacco whitefly
Bemisia tabaci non-European populations
Insect
Absent
2
5
Non-European populations of Bemisia tabaci pose an additional risk to European populations due to the potential for introducing non-European viruses.
Solanum laciniatum (Kangaroo apple)
; 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
Candidatus Phytoplasma solani
Phytoplasma
Absent
3
4
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.
Solanum laciniatum (Kangaroo apple)
Apple root knot nematode
Meloidogyne mali
Nematode
Unknown
3
4
UK (along with certain other European countries) received potentially infested trees in 1992; but these were destroyed at the end of the trial period and targeted surveillance has failed to find any trace of the nematode. Main impacts are on elm; apple and mulberry and industry should source such material carefully.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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