Solanum involucratum — an easy houseplant, prefers full sun light
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Solanum involucratum

Solanum Involucratum

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A note from PlantMom

Hairy-fruited eggplant has moderate resistance to disease and is not highly susceptible to leaf spot or powdery mildew. It may incur some insect damage, but this is likely to be minor. Its care requirements are easy, needing only regular watering and occasional fertilizing. Pruning is generally not required. Hairy-fruited eggplant is suitable for most people to grow outdoors with little attention, and it can also be grown indoors if some care and effort are given.

— PlantMom
CARE GUIDE

How to keep Solanum Involucratum.

Light

The hairy-fruited eggplant is native to conditions that have ample sunlight, like sunny fields and meadows. While it thrives best in full sunlight, it is also capable of withstanding areas with only partial sunlight.

Temperature

Hairy-fruited eggplant prospers in relatively mild temperatures, much like the conditions humans typically deem pleasant. It prefers an environment that is not excessively hot or excessively cool. The problem with above-average temperatures is the possibility of sun damage, and in summer months, it is recommended to offer some shade to conserve against extreme warmth. When temperatures fall, Hairy-fruited eggplant goes into a low-activity phase. To keep the plant growing throughout the year, it's crucial to keep a warmer environment during winter. Avoiding frost is imperative as it can harm the plant.

Fertilizer

For nourishing Hairy-fruited eggplant, employ either organic or store-bought fertilizer that is abundant in nitrogen to boost leaf development, phosphorus for root and flower growth, and potassium to enhance photosynthesis and optimal fruit yield. Sow in the spring season, improve the soil using compost or manure, and administer fertilizer to the saplings when they attain a height of 2-4 inches (5-10.2 cm). A deficiency in macronutrients can result in sluggish growth, droopiness, and problems with the quality of the fruit.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Hardiness Zone
10-11
Mature Height
0.91 m to 2.13 m
Mature Spread
0.91 m to 1.52 m
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Olive Drab
Leaf Type
Semi-evergreen
Flower Color
Lavender, White
Flower Size
2.03 cm to 3.05 cm
Bloom Time
All year round
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
All year round
Native Area
Sri Lanka, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Philippines, Bangladesh, Laos, Thailand, China
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