Cocona

Solanum sessiliflorum, Solanaceae

Zones

10–12

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (fruiting)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

RaintreeAlbizia saman

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Anise-scented PepperPiper marginatum

Pest Deterrent

Pacara Earpod TreeEnterolobium contortisiliquum

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Sweet IngaInga laurina

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Hairy-leaved PepperPiper hispidum

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Pink Powder PuffCalliandra brevipes

Nitrogen FixationPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Wild Tree TomatoCyphomandra hartwegii

Related solanaceous species may exhibit allelopathic inhibition and compete for similar soil nutrients

Mexican Sour GherkinMelothria scabra

Cucurbit and solanaceous plants may exhibit negative allelopathic interactions affecting fruit development

Uses

Functions

Fruit ProductionCompanion PlantingPest Control

Edible Parts

Fruit

Medicinal Uses

Leaves For Skin Conditions

Common Questions

What zones does Cocona grow in?

Cocona grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Cocona?

Good companions for Cocona include Raintree, Anise-scented Pepper, Pacara Earpod Tree, Sweet Inga, Hairy-leaved Pepper.

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