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Carolina horsenettle.
Solanum carolinense
Prononciation so-LAY-num ka-ro-lin-EN-see
Aussi appelée Apple Of Sodom, Ball Nightshade, Ball-nettle, Bull Nettle, Carolina Horse-nettle, Carolina Horsenettle, Carolina nightshade, Devil's Tomato
The Carolina horsenettle is a hardy perennial member of the nightshade family. It is often found growing in fields and disturbed areas across much of North America. You will recognize it by its prickly stems and star shaped flowers.
En un coup d'œil
- Niveau d'entretien
- Facile
- Type de plante
- Perennial herb
- Lumière
- Full sun
- Lumière en intérieur
- Soleil direct
- Arrosage
- Tous les 7 à 14 jours
- Taille adulte
- 1 to 3 feet
- Croissance
- Rapide
Entretien
This plant is quite tough and thrives in full sun with minimal intervention. Watch for wilting if the soil dries out completely during extreme heat. Be careful when handling it because of the sharp spines on the stems.
- Arrosage
- Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.
- Engrais
- A light application of balanced fertilizer during the growing season is sufficient.
- Taille
- Trim back dead or damaged stems to keep the plant tidy.
- Rempotage
- Repot only if the plant becomes root bound in its container.
- Sol
- Well draining sandy or loamy soil
- pH du sol
- 5.5 to 7.5
Sécurité
- Animaux
- This plant is toxic to cats and dogs if ingested due to the presence of solanine.
Comment l'identifier
- Star shaped white or violet flowers
- Yellow berries resembling small tomatoes
- Prickly stems and leaf veins
- Deeply lobed wavy leaves
Science
- Famille
- Solanaceae
- Genre
- Solanum
- Ordre
- Solanales
- Classe
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.
Aussi dans
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