Lycianthes rantonnei

Blue Potato Bush, Paraguay Nightshade

Message of the Flower

Remembrance

The Mother’s Comment

Constant remembrance of the Divine is indispensable for transformation.

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

It is by the constant remembrance that the being is prepared for the full opening. By the opening of the heart the Mother's presence begins to be felt and by the opening to her Power above the Force of the higher consciousness comes down into the body and works there to change the whole nature.

Sri Aurobindo, The Mother with Letters on The Mother: Opening and Presence

Colour

Deep violet-blue, sometimes with a white center

Family

Solanaceae

Cultivars

Not widely known for distinct cultivars

Flower Size

Approximately 1 inch in diameter

Flower Texture

Smooth

Number of Petals

Five

Floral Symmetry

Radial

Fragrance of Flower

Mildly fragrant

Leaf Texture

Smooth to slightly hairy

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Shrub

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Spring through autumn

Climate

Prefers warm, temperate to subtropical climates

Water Requirements

Moderate, requires well-drained soil

Soil Type

Fertile, well-drained

Temperature Ranges

Not frost-tolerant, prefers warmer temperatures

Sun or Shade

Full sun to partial shade

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Susceptible to whiteflies, aphids, and spider mites; may experience root rot in poorly drained soils

Pollinators

Attracts bees, butterflies, and other insects

Habitat

Native to South America, commonly cultivated in gardens worldwide

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides nectar for pollinators

Ornamental

Widely used in landscaping for its attractive flowers and foliage

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Mainly ornamental

Endangered Status

Not listed as endangered

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