Poroporo

Solanum aviculare, Solanaceae

Zones

8–10

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

ButterbushPittosporum angustifolium

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Central Australian Cabbage PalmLivistona mariae

Shade ProvisionPollinator Sharing

Ironwood WattleAcacia estrophiolata

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Millstream PalmLivistona alfredii

Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

GunyangSolanum vescum

Poroporo and gunyang may compete through allelopathy and root competition

Desert RaisinSolanum centrale

Different Solanum species may exhibit allelopathic competition and root competition

Uses

Functions

Fruit ProductionPioneer SpeciesPharmaceutical Compounds

Edible Parts

Ripe Berries

Medicinal Uses

Steroid PrecursorsTraditional Maori Medicine

Common Questions

What zones does Poroporo grow in?

Poroporo grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Poroporo?

Good companions for Poroporo include Butterbush, Central Australian Cabbage Palm, Ironwood Wattle, Millstream Palm.

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