Plant Care Paraguay Nightshade

Paraguay Nightshade

Also known as

Blue Potato Bush, Blue Potato Bush and Paraguay nightshade

Taxonomy

Lycianthes rantonnetii
Lycianthes
Solanaceae
Solanales

How to care for Paraguay Nightshade

💦 Water

How often to water your Paraguay Nightshade

Water needs for Paraguay Nightshade
0.5 cups
every 9

Paraguay Nightshade needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Paraguay Nightshade

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Blue Potato Bush in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Paraguay Nightshade: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Paraguay Nightshade love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Paraguay Nightshade does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Paraguay Nightshade in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Paraguay Nightshade

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Paraguay Nightshade: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Paraguay Nightshade after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Paraguay Nightshade prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Blue Potato Bush Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Paraguay Nightshade requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Blue Potato Bush Light Requirements →

Blue Potato Bush Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Paraguay Nightshade is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. Paraguay Nightshade is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Paraguay Nightshade, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Paraguay Nightshade

Paraguay Nightshade

Paraguay Nightshade


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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