Solanum pachyandrum 4" pot ceropegia The dark green vine is

The dark green vine is heavy and leathery

flaming red

Larval food plant for Heliconius ethilla

Photo courtesy of Ron Boender

Solanum pachyandrum 4" pot ceropegia The dark green vine isBombona. Mostly grown for its sweet, juicy fruits, this rare Solanum is also a very attractive plant. The flowers are not particularly showy, but the leaves are shiny with frilled edges and the vining branches are elaborately festooned with hooked thorns. (Solanaceae) Photos of flower and fruit courtesy of Tiina Sarkinen. Light: Full sun or part shade in very warm climates Water: Average. Soil: Standard potting mix is fine. Fertilizer: All purpose