Solandra maxima- Cup of gold vine

 

Solandra maxima – Cup of Gold Vine (سونے کا پیالہ بیل)

– Giant golden trumpet flowers, – Night-scented climber, – Fast-growing and evergreen

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🌿 Botanical Name: Solandra maxima (soh-LAN-drah MAK-sih-mah)
🌿 Family: Solanaceae (soh-luh-NAY-see-ee)
🧊 Hardiness Zone (USA): 9–11
📏 Height: 20 to 30 feet as a climber

🍃 Foliage:
Broad, leathery, deep green evergreen leaves; new growth appears soft and pale, adding contrast throughout the year

🌸 Flowering Period (Lahore/Punjab):
February to June – large, goblet-shaped golden-yellow flowers that open in the evening and give off a sweet vanilla scent

🌼 Companion Plants:

• Bougainvillea – adds dramatic, vivid color contrast

• Tecoma stans – similar sunny disposition and shape

• Thunbergia grandiflora – adds a cool blue balance to the palette

🏡 Garden Usage:
Ideal for trellises, boundary walls, gazebos, and large containers with structural support; eye-catching and tropical in feel

🍈 Fruition:
Occasional oval, leathery fruits may appear after flowering, though they’re rarely seen in ornamental settings and not harvested.

🌱 Soil:
Loose, fertile, compost-rich loamy soil that drains well

⚖️ pH Value:
Neutral to slightly acidic (6.0 to 7.0)

💧 Water:
Keep evenly moist during spring and summer; reduce in winter; avoid soggy soil

🌡️ Temperature:
Thrives between 20–35°C; vulnerable to frost and cold winds

☀️ Location Preference (sun or shade): Full sun to partial shade – needs minimum 4–6 hours of direct light for optimal flowering

🌾 Propagation:
Easily propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in spring or early summer.
Seed propagation is uncommon in gardens, but viable seeds can be sown in warm, moist soil. Germination takes 3–4 weeks under high humidity.

🐛 Pesticides:
Susceptible to aphids, spider mites, and mealybugs; neem oil or insecticidal soap recommended for control

🌻 Fertilizers:
Balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) monthly in growing season; add compost or leaf mold to enrich the soil

🦋 Attractiveness to Wildlife:
Sweet-scented blooms attract night pollinators such as moths, especially in warmer months

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💡 Tip:
With its bold golden chalices and rapid climbing habit, this vine turns any wall or frame into a glowing tropical arch—just be sure to give it room and regular trims.

🌼 May you enjoy planting, watching, and delighting in this Cup of Gold Vine (سونے کا پیالہ بیل) as it blooms richly in your garden or courtyard.

Please enjoy viewing and decorate environment with this creeper. 

Good luck.