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Solanaceae
Cup of Gold Vine
Solandra maxima
Abundance and treasure.
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Genus
- Solandra
- Native to
- Mexico, Central America, Venezuela
- Bloom season
- Winter, Spring
- Type
- Evergreen vine
- Height
- 6-12 meters
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained, rich
- Water
- Moderate
- Hardiness
- 10-12
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- Each flower can grow up to 25 cm long and emits a sweet coconut-like fragrance, especially at night.
- The flowers open pale yellow and gradually deepen to golden yellow over several days.
- All parts of the plant are toxic and contain tropane alkaloids similar to those in belladonna.
- It was used by the Aztecs in religious ceremonies for its hallucinogenic properties.
- Cup of gold vine can grow so vigorously that it can smother large trees if left unchecked.
Color meanings
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Wealth
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Celebration
2
Magnificence