Water
Keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season, but avoid waterlogging. Reduce watering significantly in winter, allowing the top few centimeters of soil to dry out between waterings.
Overwatering can lead to root rot.
Also known as Chalice Cup Vine · Cup Of Gold · Cup-Of-Gold
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to humans and pets. See toxicity details.
Solandra maxima, the Golden Chalice Vine, is a vigorous evergreen climber adorned with large, trumpet-shaped, fragrant golden-yellow flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers bright, direct sunlight for best flowering, but tolerates some shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist during growth, reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Thrives in warm temperatures, ideally between 18-24°C. Protect from frost.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | Yes 4/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 4/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
All parts of the plant are toxic if ingested.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season, but avoid waterlogging. Reduce watering significantly in winter, allowing the top few centimeters of soil to dry out between waterings.
Overwatering can lead to root rot.
Prune after flowering to manage size and shape. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing stems. This vigorous vine can be trained on structures or allowed to trail.
Heavy pruning can be done in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.
Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer or by layering in spring. Cuttings should be at least 10-15 cm long and placed in a well-draining potting mix. Rooting hormone can improve success rates.
Patience is key for establishment.
Repot young plants annually or every two years in spring. Mature plants can be repotted less frequently, perhaps every 3-4 years, or when root-bound. Use a large pot with good drainage and a general-purpose potting mix.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Golden Chalice Vine (Solandra maxima) 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 | Solandra |
| Species | Solandra maxima |
Similar in genus Solandra
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data