Water
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging, which can lead to root rot. Reduce watering in winter to a minimum, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Also known as Jasmine Nightshade · Jasmine Solanum · Jasmine-Flower Nightshade
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to humans and pets. See toxicity details.
Potato vine (Solanum laxum) is a vigorous, scrambling shrub or vine with clusters of star-shaped white flowers, often with yellow centers, blooming throughout warmer mont
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
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Well-drained, fertile soil
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers average room temperatures 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 3/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 3/5 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
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging, which can lead to root rot. Reduce watering in winter to a minimum, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Prune in early spring to shape the plant and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead, diseased, or crossing branches.
Light pruning can be done throughout the growing season to maintain desired size and remove spent flowers.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. Select healthy, non-flowering stems, cut sections about 10-15 cm long, and remove lower leaves.
Dip the cut end in rooting hormone and plant in moist potting mix.
Repot young plants annually in spring. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years or when they become root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix.
Choose a pot slightly larger than the current one to accommodate root growth.
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Where Potato Vine (Solanum laxum) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Solanales |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Genus | Solanum |
| Species | Solanum laxum |
Similar in genus Solanum
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