Solanum argentinum
Care, watering, light and tips for Solanum argentinum on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Solanaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 10–35 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Solanum argentinum
Solanum argentinum, commonly known as Cabra yuyo, is a South American native shrub valued for its attractive violet flowers and yellow fruits. It's a fast-growing plant that can reach up to 2 meters in height, perfect for informal hedges or as an ornamental plant in xeriscape gardens. Its flowers and fruits provide continuous visual interest for much of the year.
Native range
Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, southern Brazil and Bolivia.
Care tips
It prefers full sun exposure for abundant flowering, though it tolerates partial shade. This plant is drought-tolerant once established, so watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out between waterings. It adapts to a wide range of soils but prefers well-drained ones. Avoid overwatering, as it is susceptible to root rot in consistently wet conditions.
How to save a dying Solanum argentinum
- Warning signs
- Wilted, yellowing, or spotted leaves; premature flower/fruit drop.
- First aid
- Replant in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Water moderately.
- What kills it
- Too much shade, waterlogging, poor or very acidic soil.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if issues are corrected quickly and it gets proper environment.