Water
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce watering significantly in winter, allowing the soil to dry out more between waterings. Avoid waterlogged conditions, which can lead to root rot.
Ensure good drainage in the pot.
Also known as Costa Rican Nightshade · Divorce Vine · Giant Potato Vine
Solanum wendlandii, the Giant Potato Creeper, is a vigorous, tropical vine with large, showy blue-violet flowers and ornamental berries.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
High
75% intensity
Prefers full sun to partial shade. More sun generally leads to better flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during the growing season. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in warm temperatures, ideally between 18-25°C. Protect from frost.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during spring and summer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
All parts of the plant are toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce watering significantly in winter, allowing the soil to dry out more between waterings. Avoid waterlogged conditions, which can lead to root rot.
Ensure good drainage in the pot.
Prune to maintain desired shape and size, and to remove any dead or damaged stems. Heavy pruning can be done in early spring before new growth begins.
This vigorous vine benefits from regular trimming to encourage bushier growth and flowering.
Propagate from stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. Dip the cut end in rooting hormone and plant in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings warm and humid until roots develop.
Success is higher with bottom heat.
Repot every 2-3 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current one. Use a well-draining potting mix.
Repotting is best done in early spring before the active growing season begins.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Photos of Giant Potato Creeper (Solanum wendlandii)
Where Giant Potato Creeper (Solanum wendlandii) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Solanales |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Genus | Solanum |
| Species | Solanum wendlandii |
Similar in genus Solanum
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