Re: Juanulloa aurantica/Solandra

In a message dated 1/30/03 2:17:30 AM Eastern Standard Time, llmen@wi.rr.com 
writes:


> The large bud in the background belongs to a Solandra maxima, another 
> Solanaceae (tomato, potato, petunia etc. family) member.  Commonly 
> called Chalice Plant, Chalice Vine, Cup of Gold, etc. This is from a 
> cutting I took in Jamaica probably 15 years ago.  Only blooms in mid 
> winter for me - sets buds about the time I bring them in October. 
> Perfumes the whole room with the smell of coconut.  The flowers open 
> at night and remain open for about 3-4 days.  Not exactly a 
> windowsill plant, but can be contained in a 12 inch pot.  Is 
> amazingly tolerant of abuse.  Cannot be overwatered and can take 
> merciless pruning (not to soil level tho).  I think if I could have 
> only one plant (horrors!!!!!), this one might be the one.  Of course, 
> it has sentimental value for me as well.
> 

Maxima for sure.  That is an eye-stopping flower which again is a winner 
blooming in January in Wisconsin.  I have never seen this plant nor found it 
in a book of plants which are (all too often) not for us.  It is well grown 
and healthy looking for a tropical.  Don, what temps are you maintaining for 
these plants?  I am a merciless pruner.  Can't keep some of the 
indoor/outdoor individuals without pruning.  

Claire Peplowski
NYS z4

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