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Solanum massupiformis

Common Name : Solanum massupiformis
Category:
Shrubs
Family:
Solanaceae or Potato family
Light:
Sun growing
Water:
Normal
Primarily grown for:
Fruit or Seed
Flowering season:
Year-around flowering, Flowers in flushes throughout the year
Flower or Inflorescence color:
White
Foliage color:
Green
Plant Height or length:
2 to 4 meters
Plant Spread or Width:
2 to 4 meters
Special Character:
  • Good for Cut flowers
  • Thorny or Spiny
  • Plant name probably not correct

Plant Description:

- Name for the above plant was given by Michael Ferraro of Australia.
- AS per his note this plant is popularly grown in Japan.
- We have not come across any referances for it.

Growing tips:

- The plants are almost like those of brinjals.
- Plant for fruit.
- Very quick growing.
- Plant require plenty of sunshine for their vigorous growth and best color.
- Plants require pruning from time to time.
- All types of well drained soils are fine.