Description
Honeysuckle
Solandra is a genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family, Solanaceae. It is named after the Swedish naturalist Daniel C. Solander.
Plant Specifications
| Common Name | Honeysuckle |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 5.00 to 8.00 feet |
| Flower Colour | Creamy white |
| Bloom Time | May to June |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Apply a layer of compost around the base of the plant each spring, followed by a 2-inch layer of mulch to retain moisture and control weeds. Water plants during the summer if rainfall is less than 1 inch per week. Prune shrubs and vines after flowering. Aggressive varieties can be pruned back to the ground in late winter to control growth.
Solandra nitida care
Plant in spring or fall. Space plants 5 to 15 feet apart, depending on the expected mature size of the plant. Dig a hole only as deep as the root ball and 2 to 3 times as wide. If your soil is in very poor condition, amend the soil you ve removed from the hole with a small amount of compost. Otherwise don t amend it at all.
Carefully remove the plant from the container and set it in the hole. Fill the hole half full with soil, then water it well to settle the soil and eliminate air pockets. Let the water drain, then fill the remainder of hole with soil and water thoroughly.
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 120 degrees f |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Solandra nitida special feature
Borde Hedge. Woodland gardens. Slopes or banks.
Solandra nitida uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose
Medicinal Use:
- Asthma weed has traditionally been used in Asia to treat bronchitic asthma and laryngeal spasm, though in modern herbalism it is more used in the treatment of intestinal amoebic dysentery
- It should not be used without expert guidance, however, since large doses cause gastro-intestinal irritation, nausea and vomiting