Solandra maxima

Cup of Gold Vine, Chalice Vine, Golden Chalice Vine

Message of the Flower

Absolute Truthfulness

The Mother’s Comment

Must govern one's life if one wants to be close to the Divine.

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

Truth is the door of the spirit's Ananda, its beatific nature…

Sri Aurobindo, Essays in Philosophy and Yoga: Karma and Justice

Truth is not a dogma that one can learn once and for all and impose as a rule. Truth is as infinite as the supreme Lord and It manifests every instant for those who are sincere and attentive.

The Mother, Mother's Agenda: March 22, 1967

We shall perceive that the truth we seek is made up of four major aspects: Love, Knowledge, Power and Beauty. These four attributes of the Truth will express themselves spontaneously in our being. The psychic will be the vehicle of true and pure love, the mind will be the vehicle of infallible knowledge, the vital will manifest an invincible power and strength and the body will be the expression of a perfect beauty and harmony.

The Mother, On Education: The Science of Living

Colour

golden yellow, often with purple streaks or markings inside.

Family

Solanaceae

Cultivars

Not widely known for specific cultivars.

Person who named the flower

(Sesse & Moc.) P.S. Green

Flower Size

Very large, can be up to 8-10 inches in diameter.

Flower Texture

Waxy

Number of Petals

Fused petals forming a trumpet shape.

Floral Symmetry

Radially symmetrical.

Fragrance of Flower

Strongly fragrant, especially at night.

Leaf Texture

Leathery

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate.

Leaf Color

Dark green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Vigorous climbing vine

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Late winter to early spring; can vary in tropical climates.

Climate

Prefers warm, tropical to subtropical climates.

Water Requirements

Moderate; requires well-drained soil.

Soil Type

Fertile, well-drained soil.

Temperature Ranges

Not frost-tolerant; prefers consistently warm temperatures.

Sun or Shade

Prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade.

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Can be susceptible to common pests like aphids and fungal diseases.

Pollinators

Attracts moths and bats, which are primary pollinators.

Habitat

Native to tropical forests of Mexico and Central America.

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides nectar for its nocturnal pollinators.

Ornamental

Highly valued for its dramatic flowers and lush foliage.

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Mainly ornamental.

Endangered Status

Not listed as endangered.

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