quito-orange
Namequito-orange
Species NameSolanum quitoense
Common NameQuito Orange
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenot applicable
Geographic Originsouth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featureshairy stem, spiny stem
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)0
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive purple-tinged, hairy stems and leaves. Features both a mature flower and an immature fruit simultaneously, indicating active growth and reproduction.
Description
This specimen, identified as Solanum quitoense, displays a vibrant white flower with a yellow center alongside a developing fuzzy green fruit. Its stems are notably hairy and tinged with purple, characteristic of the Quito Orange plant.
