Solanum dulcamara | Common Nightshade | Various
Solanum dulcamara belongs to the plant family SOLANACEÆ and Genus Solanum This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Solanum dulcamara does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Solanum dulcamara so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Solanum dulcamara common nightshade is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Solanum dulcamara has traditionally been used in many herbal remedies including: as a stimulant, as an expectorant, as a diuretic and as a detoxifier. (More are listed in the medicinal properties section.) Common nightshade requires professional guidance for safe usage. The twigs and the root bark are used in herbal preparations. It is toxic in overdose.
"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.