Solanum virginianum, also called Surattense nightshade, yellow-fruit nightshade, yellow-berried nightshade, Thai green eggplant, or Thai striped eggplant (from the unripe fruit), is a medicinal plant used mostly in India. Some parts of the plant, like the fruit, are poisonous. Other names for the plant are Indian night shade or yellow berried night shade plant. The common name is Kantakari, Solanumsurattense Brum. f. and Solanum xanthocarpum Schrad. and Wendl. are synonyms of Solanum virginianum L. (Sharma et al., 2010).
Surattense Nightshade is fairly disease-resistant and typically not prone to illnesses. However, it can still be affected by pests and diseases present in its environment. These problems are usually mild. Care-wise, this plant requires moderate maintenance. Regular pruning is needed to maintain a tidy appearance and support healthy growth. Fertilizing can also help encourage flowering. Surattense Nightshade is suitable for anyone with outdoor space, such as a garden or patio, and does not need extensive experience to care for. It may need more attention if grown indoors.
How to keep Solanum Surattense.
Light
The surattense Nightshade's health and optimal development flourish in locations where it is exposed to a good deal of sunlight each day. It prefers high sun exposure but can adjust to lower light levels. Its natural environment is in sunny areas. Insufficient sunlight might impede its growth, while excess sunlight may result in leaf burn.
Temperature
The Surattense Nightshade naturally thrives in areas with a temperature range of 68 to 95 °F (20 to 35 ℃). It tends to favor these hotter regions, so adjustments to temperature in chillier periods are frequently required to maintain its proper development.
Fertilizer
Surattense Nightshade flourishes with frequent, mild applications of fertilizer to encourage robust leaf development. Periodic fertilization of Surattense Nightshade, approximately monthly throughout the summer, is recommended. Nitrogen is vital for leaf growth, therefore enhancing with nitrogen-rich supplements aids in the thriving of Surattense Nightshade.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Annual
- Genus
- Solanum
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 9
- Mature Height
- 49 cm to 61 cm
- Mature Spread
- 30 cm to 49 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green, Dark Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- Violet, Purple
- Flower Size
- 1.52 cm to 2.54 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late spring, Summer, Early fall, Mid fall
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
- Harvest Time
- Mid summer, Late summer, Fall
- Native Area
- Nepal, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Egypt, India, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Yemen, China, Afghanistan, Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Oman, Iran, Thailand
