Chalice vine is resistant to disease and is typically not vulnerable to illnesses. With regard to care, this plant is fairly low-maintenance. When grown outdoors it needs only minimal watering, and larger plants usually do not require pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be pruned after they finish blooming. Chalice vine is appropriate for anyone with an outdoor area, such as a garden or deck, and does not demand extensive care experience.
How to keep Solandra Guttata.
Light
Chalice vine comes from open habitats, such as sunny meadows and forest edges, where light is plentiful. It does best in Full Sun but can also tolerate Partial Sun, adapting well to a range of sunlight conditions.
Temperature
Chalice vine comes from tropical regions, where the climate is generally warm and humid. Therefore it is well adapted to high temperatures and humidity. It does not tolerate sudden temperature changes and prefers a stable temperature, so it is important to avoid temperature fluctuations indoors. It usually cannot withstand cold temperatures and requires higher temperatures for growth; if the environmental temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.
Fertilizer
The best time to fertilize a Chalice vine is in early spring when it breaks dormancy. Doing so stimulates overall growth and flower development. Fertilizing improves the foliage, stems, and branches, and encourages flowers that are larger, more colorful, and longer-lasting. It also helps transfer nutrients from the roots to the blooms and boosts the plant’s health and resistance to disease.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Vine
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Solandra
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 9-11
- Mature Height
- 3.05 m to 6.1 m
- Mature Spread
- 2.13 m to 3.96 m
- Leaf Color
- Dark Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- Yellow, Gold
- Flower Size
- 15.24 cm to 20.32 cm
- Bloom Time
- Mid winter, Late winter, Early spring, Mid spring
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer
- Harvest Time
- Mid spring, Late spring, Early summer
- Native Area
- Mexico
Other names.
