Solanum lanceolatum, with the common names orangeberry nightshade and lanceleaf nightshade, is a species of nightshade. It is native to regions of South America, including the Cerrado ecoregion of the Tropical and subtropical grasslands, savannas, and shrublands biome, primarily in Brazil. The flowers of Solanum lanceolatum are light purple. All parts of the plants are toxic if eaten, including its fruit.
Lance-leaf nightshade is resistant to disease and is generally not susceptible to illnesses. In terms of care, this plant is fairly low maintenance. When grown outdoors it needs minimal watering, and larger specimens typically do not require pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be pruned after they have finished blooming. Lance-leaf nightshade is suitable for anyone who has an outdoor area, such as a garden or deck, and it does not demand extensive plant-care experience.
How to keep Solanum Lanceolatum.
Light
Lance-leaf nightshade comes from open habitats, like sunny meadows and the edges of forests, where plenty of light is available. It thrives in Full Sun but can also tolerate Partial Sun, showing good adaptability to different light levels.
Temperature
Lance-leaf nightshade comes from tropical areas, where the climate is generally warm and humid. Consequently, it is well suited to high heat and moisture. It does not tolerate abrupt temperature changes and prefers a consistent thermal environment, so avoiding temperature swings indoors is important. It typically cannot endure cold and needs warmer conditions to grow. If the ambient temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.
Fertilizer
Fertilizing is essential for the care of Lance-leaf nightshade. Regular feeding through the growing season maintains the energy required for its showy foliage and supports overall growth. If fertilization is neglected, leaves may become unhealthy, the plant’s ornamental value can decline, and growth may be stunted or weak and prone to breakage.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Shrub
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Solanum
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 8-11
- Mature Height
- 2.13 m to 3.96 m
- Mature Spread
- 1.52 m to 3.05 m
- Leaf Color
- Dark Green, Olive Drab
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- Purple, Lavender
- Flower Size
- 2.03 cm to 3.05 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late spring, Summer, Early fall
- Planting Time
- Summer
- Harvest Time
- Late summer, Fall
- Native Area
- Belize, Honduras, Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama
