How to grow Chalice Vine

Solandra nitida

Provide some sort of support for this vine such as a strong trellis or a wall.1

Growing Chalice Vine from seed

Propagation is by cuttings.

How long does Chalice Vine take to grow?

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Chalice Vine Etymology

The genus was named to honor 18th century Swedish botanist, Daniel Carl Solander who was one of Linnaeus’ favorite students and best friend of Sir Joseph Banks and accompanied Banks on Captain Cook’s travels around the world.2

The specific epithet comes from the Latin word “maximus” which means “large” referring to the species’ large flowers.2

Chalice Vine Folklore & Trivia

Tolerates sea side conditions even direct salt spray.2

Other names for Chalice Vine

Solandra maxima, cup of gold

Solandra nitida Zuccagni

Footnotes

1 Tropical Ornamentals by W. Arthur Whistler

2 smgrowers.com/products/plants/plantdisplay.asp?plant_id=1508


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