Solandra Plant — Solandra maxima | Cup of Gold Tropical Flowering Vine

Solandra (Solandra maxima), known as Cup of Gold or Chalice Vine, is a spectacular tropical flowering vine that produces enormous, golden-yellow trumpet-shaped blooms up to 25 cm across with a rich, vanilla-like fragrance. A rare and dramatic statement plant for large gardens, pergolas, and walls.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Solandra maxima
• Common Names: Cup of Gold, Chalice Vine, Golden Chalice Vine
• Family: Solanaceae
• Plant Type: Evergreen tropical climbing vine
• Height/Spread: 5–10 metres (vigorous climber)
• Flower Colour: Golden yellow, large trumpet-shaped
• Flowering Season: Winter to Spring; intermittent year-round
• Fragrance: Rich, sweet vanilla-like fragrance

Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Watering: Moderate; well-draining soil essential
• Soil: Fertile, well-draining loamy soil
• Fertilizer: Monthly balanced NPK; bloom booster during flowering season
• Container Suitability: Large containers with strong trellis support
• Landscaping Uses: Pergola cover, large trellis, garden wall, specimen vine

Care Guide

• Provide strong support structure — it is a vigorous, heavy climber
• Prune after flowering to control size and shape
• All parts are toxic if ingested — keep away from children and pets
• Thrives in Kerala’s warm, humid climate

Customer FAQs

Q: How big do the flowers get?
A: Solandra produces some of the largest flowers of any tropical vine — blooms can reach 20–25 cm across.

Q: Is it a fast grower?
A: Yes — it is a vigorous climber that can cover a large pergola or wall within 2–3 years.

Q: Is it rare in India?
A: Yes — Solandra is uncommon in Indian nurseries, making it a prized collector’s plant.

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Images are representative. Minor natural variation in size, colour, and growth stage is expected and not a defect.