I like the article This plant in the summer assumes a purple colouring; it is medium in size and can reach 2 m high. It keeps its leaves in the winter. They tend to develop like erect small trees. The Solanum rantonnetii develops like a shrub. Feed Solanum rantonnetii
For a balanced growth let’s remember to mix some organic fertilizer to the soil around the plant, in the spring or in autumn; it’s also possible to use a, slow release granular fertilizer, to be added every 3-4 months. Temperatures Solanum rantonnetii
The Solanum rantonnetii can't tolerate freezings, therefore it is best to grow it in a cold green house or in an apartment; during late Spring we can place them outside, when all risks of freezings are unprobable. For a balanced development of the The Solanum rantonnetii it is advisable to locate it in a place where it is exposed to at least a few hours of direct sunlight.To allow these plants to develop as well as possible, it is best to locate them near a wall, a gate or an appropriate grate. Irrigation Solanum rantonnetii
Let’s water these plants only when the substratum is clearly dry using 1-2 buckets of water ; during this period of the year we should intervene every 2-3 weeks , or even less if the weather is rainy. We should remember that the climber shrubs are very vigorous, and sometimes need very abundant watering. Adversity Solanum rantonnetii
The spring weather, with a high temperature swing between the day and night hours, and pretty frequent rains, can favour the development of fungus diseases, which should be treated pre-emptively with a systemic fungicide, to use before the gems grow excessively; at the end of the winter we also suggest a wide range insecticide to prevent the attack of aphids and cochineals. We should always remember to do these treatments when there aren't flowerings in the garden. Substrate Solanum rantonnetii
Cultivate these climbers in a soft and deep soil with an elevated drainage.
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Cultivate - Solanum rantonnetii
Seeing the quite contained development it’s possible to grow these plants in a container. The indications given in this article are related to a medium size plant.
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