How to grow and care for Solanum carolinense L.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Solanum carolinense L., Devil's tomato, Radical weed
Solanum carolinense L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Solanum carolinense L.
How often should I water?
check Solanum carolinense L. Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
When is the Dormant period?
it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Solanum carolinense L. need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Solanum carolinense L. likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-27
-27~38℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Solanum carolinense L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Solanum carolinense L. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Solanum carolinense L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Solanales, Family: Solanaceae, Genus: Solanum, Species: Solanum carolinense
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 - 10 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Solanales |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Genus | Solanum |
| Species | Solanum carolinense |
Is Solanum carolinense L. toxic?
Solanum carolinense L. is dangerous to Dog, Hamster, Dog
Dog
Hamster
Dog
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