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Solanum nigrum Care Guide

Care guide for Solanum nigrum: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.

Solanum nigrum

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⚠️ Solanum nigrum is toxic to pets — see the toxicity page.

Care at a glance

WaterWater roughly every 5 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Drought-sensitive — don't let it dry out completely.
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, neutral pH (7.0-7.5).
Growthfast growth. Mature height ~1.2 m (4.0 ft).
Origin

Native to: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andaman Is., Assam, Austria.

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Reference guidance based on the species' botanical profile; adjust to your home conditions.