Solandra Species, Chalice Vine, Cup of Gold Vine

Solandraguttata

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Solandra (so-LAN-druh)
Species
guttata (goo-TAH-tuh)
Synonym
Swartzia guttata
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By simple layering
By serpentine layering
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Big Pine Key, Florida

Englewood, Florida

Fort Pierce, Florida

Venice, Florida

West Palm Beach, Florida

Corpus Christi, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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L
Englewood, FL | November 2010 | positive

Large gorgeous unusual flowers on an easy to care for vine. Fragrance is subtle but makes a great cut flower, lasts for several days as i...Read More

M
Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | November 2004 | neutral

This is a vigorous, tropical vine with many aerial roots. The goblet shaped flowers open white with purple lines, turning to a rich gold...Read More

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