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- Q.Potato Bush (Lycianthes) - Why does my potato bush not flower?
- Q.What Is The Best Way To Chop Down/remove A Potato Bush Tree?? - I want to remove a potato bush tree that is blocking an entry to the yard
- Q.I Live In Zone 5 And Received A Solanum Rantonelli Var As A Gift. Will It Survive If I Plant It Outside Now? - And will it come back in the spring?
- Q.Caring For Lycianthes Rantonnetii, (blue) Over Winter - I have 2 solanum as standard bushes in decent size pots at the front of my house which is mainly ...
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Anonymous on
February 23, 2014Q.Potato Bush (Lycianthes)
Why does my potato bush not flower?
Answered by
Nikki on
February 23, 2014
Certified ExpertA.The phosphorus in the soil may have been depleted. This is what helps with flowering. Bone meal is a good organic ammendment to fix this. You can also use a high phosphorus fertilizer (typically sold as a 'bloom booster' fertilizer).
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- Asked by
jpereda1 on
August 20, 2019
94587Q.What is the best way to chop down/remove a potato bush tree??
I want to remove a potato bush tree that is blocking an entry to the yard
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 21, 2019
Certified ExpertA.I would recommend cutting it down, and digging out the roots. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/projects/removing-existing-plants.htm
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November 25, 2019Q.I live in zone 5 and received a solanum rantonelli var as a gift. Will it survive if I plant it outside now?
And will it come back in the spring?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
November 25, 2019
Certified ExpertA.No, these are only hardy in zones 9-11. Planting these outside will lead to a very quick death of the plant. It will need to be treated as a houseplant only.
This article will give you more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/potato-bush/potato-bush-information.htm
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August 22, 2020Q.Caring for Lycianthes rantonnetii, (blue) over winter
I have 2 solanum as standard bushes in decent size pots at the front of my house which is mainly east facing. They have bloomed profusely and I’m very pleased with them. Approx 3’ tall. I’ve kept their ball shape, just by gently using secateurs. They’ve nearly come to the end of their flowering period and would really like to keep them over the winter to bloom again for next year. Could you tell me what I need to do with them. I have a small conservatory that I can use but no greenhouse
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
August 24, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Your conservatory should be fine for overwintering your plants if the temperature stays above 40 degrees F, but does not get warm enough to confuse them. If your weather gets extremely cold, you may want to consider mulching around the base of the plants and even wrapping them with protective material.
Here are two articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/potato-bush/potato-bush-information.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-overwintering.htmWas this answer useful?00
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