Golden Chalice Vine
Solandra maximaGolden Chalice Vine is also known as Cup of Gold Vine. A vine that is grown for its large golden yellow flowers, which appear from late winter through to summer.
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Golden Chalice Vine
Golden Chalice Vine is also known as Cup of Gold Vine. A vine that is grown for its large golden yellow flowers, which appear from late winter through to summer.
Solandra maxima is originally from Central and South America, it does grow well in cooler climates. In warmer areas it will be evergreen, in cooler climates it will be deciduous, or partly deciduous. In Australia it will grow well at least as far south as Melbourne. Besides the wonderful flowers, the glossy foliage is an added attraction and also a wonderful foil for the yellow flowers.
The flowers and foliage of this vine are poisonous, so use gloves when handling.
Plant climber with support in full sun. Roots enjoy protection and love humus rich soil with irrigation. water deeply in dry summer or long dry periods. As it flowers on new growth, Solandra maxima is an easy plant to prune without doing much damage. You can simply prune to shape each year after flowering. Or if the plant becomes too untidy, you can prune back hard in early winter.
