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Potato Vine (Solanum Crispum)
Solanum Crispum
Rs 3,500
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Potato Vine perfumes the garden with its mild scent while adding year-round ornamental value. It reaches an impressive height of 10 ft, thrives in full sun, needs moderate watering. Well-suited to Pakistan’s climate, it grows successfully in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan, Abbottabad.
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Category: Flowering Vines, Fragrant Vines
Plant Details
- Flower Color
- Blue
- Foliage Type
- Evergreen
- Fragrance
- Mild
- Fragrance Timing
- Day
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Water Requirements
- Moderate
- Care Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Location
- Outdoor
- Pet Child Safe
- No
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Purpose
- Decorative, Fragrance
- Heat Tolerance
- Yes
- Drought Tolerance
- No
- City Suitability
- Abbottabad, Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Hyderabad, Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Mardan, Multan, Peshawar, Rahim Yar Khan, Rawalpindi, Sialkot, Sukkur
Description
Potato Vine (Solanum Crispum) is a distinguished evergreen vines & climbers that has earned its place in gardens across Pakistan. Prized for its mild daytime fragrance and its blue flowers that appear in spring, summer, this vines & climbers is a valuable addition to any garden. This fast-growing evergreen plant reaches up to 10 ft at maturity, making it suitable for gardens of various sizes.
Plant Characteristics
- Botanical Name: Solanum Crispum
- Plant Type: Vines & Climbers
- Mature Height: 10 ft
- Flower Colour: Blue
- Bloom Season: Spring, Summer
- Foliage: Evergreen (Green)
- Fragrance: Mild (Day-blooming)
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Propagation: Softwood Cuttings, Seed
Care and Growing Guide
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Watering: Moderate: water when the top inch of soil feels dry
- Care Level: Intermediate, manageable with basic gardening knowledge
- Pet & Child Safe: No, keep away from pets and children
- Placement: Outdoor
How to Propagate Potato Vine
Propagated from softwood cuttings or seed.
Growing in Pakistan
Fully heat tolerant, this plant withstands Pakistan’s intense summer temperatures without difficulty. This hardy plant adapts well to nearly all regions of Pakistan, including the cooler areas of Abbottabad, Quetta, and the northern highlands. It handles both cold winters and warm summers.
- Recommended Cities: Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan, Abbottabad
- Heat Tolerance: Yes
- Drought Tolerance: No, requires consistent moisture
Why Choose Potato Vine?
Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, Potato Vine is an excellent choice because it fills the garden with delightful fragrance.
Buy Potato Vine online at Plants.com.pk and have it delivered to your doorstep anywhere in Pakistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Potato Vine a good pick for a fragrant garden?
Potato Vine produces a mild daytime fragrance, especially noticeable during warm, sunny hours. The scent is most intense during the bloom season and carries well in sheltered garden spots.
Can Potato Vine be harmful to household pets?
Potato Vine is toxic if ingested and should be kept out of reach of cats, dogs, and young children. If you have curious pets or toddlers, place it in an area they cannot access, or choose a pet-safe alternative.
How often should I water Potato Vine in Pakistan’s climate?
Potato Vine needs moderate watering. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, roughly every 4-5 days in summer and weekly in winter.
Does Potato Vine need regular trimming or pruning?
Prune Potato Vine after flowering to control its spread and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead or tangled stems, and train new shoots along your support structure. Since it blooms in spring, summer, avoid heavy pruning just before that period.
When does Potato Vine bloom in Pakistan?
Potato Vine blooms in spring and summer, producing blue flowers. In Pakistan’s climate, expect the longest bloom period from March through September, with peak flowering during the warmer months.
