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Solanum asperolanatum with rough stems and small flowers from South AmericaSolanaceae

Solanum asperolanatum: complete guide

Solanum asperolanatum

Solanum asperolanatum, better known as devil's-fig, is an exotic plant from Central and South America with rough stems and small flowers. This unique plant thrives in warm climates and is perfect for subtropical gardens. Learn how to cultivate this special species optimally.

12 min
Kangaroo-apple plant with purple flowers and orange bird-shaped fruitsSolanaceae

Solanum aviculare: complete guide

Solanum aviculare

Solanum aviculare (Kangaroo-apple) is a New Zealand shrub with striking purple flowers and bird-shaped fruits. Learn how to grow and maintain this exotic plant.

12 min
Giant devil's-fig plant with yellow flowers and large spiky fruitsSolanaceae

Solanum chrysotrichum: complete guide

Solanum chrysotrichum

Solanum chrysotrichum (Giant devil's-fig) is a tropical shrub from Mexico with striking flowers and spiky fruits. Learn how to grow this dramatic plant.

12 min
Solanum hindsianum flowering plantSolanaceae

Solanum hindsianum: complete guide

Solanum hindsianum

Discover the silverleaf nightshade, an American desert plant with purple flowers. Frost-resistant and drought-tolerant. Perfect for warm gardens.

12 min
Indian nightshade plantSolanaceae

Indian Nightshade (Solanum lasiocarpum): complete guide

Solanum lasiocarpum

Discover Solanum lasiocarpum, a striking tropical plant for expert care.

12 min
Currant tomato plant with small red fruitsSolanaceae

Currant tomato: complete guide

Solanum pimpinellifolium

Solanum pimpinellifolium (Currant tomato): wild tomato species with extremely small fruits. Fast growth, abundant flowering and incredibly productive for sunny

12 min
Solanum violaceum shrub with violet flowers and decorative berriesSolanaceae

Solanum violaceum: complete guide

Solanum violaceum

Discover Purple Nightshade (Solanum violaceum), a tropical shrub with lovely violet flowers and decorative berries.

12 min
Costa rican nightshade in full bloom on a wooden trellis during summerSolanaceae

Costa rican nightshade: complete guide

Solanum wendlandii

Everything you need to know about Solanum wendlandii: growth, care, hardiness, and ideal garden placement. Perfect for exotic climbers in temperate gardens.

12 min