RE: Juanulloa aurantica/Solandra

Beautiful!  My, your plants do look healthy!

Marilyn Dube'
Natural Designs Nursery
Portland, Oregon


-----Original Message-----
From:	owner-perennials@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On Behalf
Of Don Martinson
Sent:	Wednesday, January 29, 2003 11:16 PM
To:	perennials@hort.net
Subject:	Re: Juanulloa aurantica/Solandra



The large bud in the backround 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 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.

Here is a link to a photo of the bud which opened 2 days ago:

http://home.wi.rr.com/llmen/solandramax2003.jpg



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Don Martinson
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
l*@wi.rr.com

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