Water
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in winter. Avoid waterlogged soil, which can lead to root rot.
Ensure good drainage in the pot.
Also known as Big Chalice-Vine · Chalice Vine · Juniper
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to humans and pets. See toxicity details.
Showy Chalicevine (Solandra grandiflora) is a vigorous, tropical vine known for its enormous, fragrant, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in shades of white and yellow.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
High
75% intensity
Prefers full sun to partial shade for best flowering. Protect from intense afternoon sun in hot climates.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; reduce in winter.
Well-draining, fertile soil
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in warm temperatures, ideally between 20-27°C. Protect from frost; it's sensitive to cold.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed regularly during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | Yes 5/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 5/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Contains toxic alkaloids. Ingestion can cause nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and hallucinations.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in winter. Avoid waterlogged soil, which can lead to root rot.
Ensure good drainage in the pot.
Prune after flowering to manage size and shape. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Hard pruning can be done in late winter to encourage vigorous new growth and flowering the following season.
Pinching young shoots promotes bushiness.
Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Dip cuttings in rooting hormone and plant in a well-draining medium. Keep moist and warm, ideally with bottom heat, to encourage root formation.
Seeds can be sown but are slower.
Repot every 2-3 years or when root-bound. Use a large pot with a well-draining potting mix. Spring is the ideal time for repotting. Handle the root ball gently to minimize stress on the plant.
Ensure the new pot has drainage holes.
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Where Showy Chalicevine (Solandra grandiflora) 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 grandiflora |
Similar in genus Solandra
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