Tree Tomato/Tamarillo (Solanum betaceum) 樹番茄

Tree Tomato/Tamarillo (Solanum betaceum) 樹番茄

Tree Tomato/Tamarillo (Solanum betaceum) 樹番茄

Halved Tree Tomato/Tamarillo (Solanum betaceum) 樹番茄對半剖開.

Tree Tomato/Tamarillo seeds. (Solanum betaceum) 樹番茄種子.

Tree Tomato/Tamarillo (Solanum betaceum) seed germination in only few days. 樹番茄種子沒播幾天就發芽了.

It is a small tree or large shrub which bares tomato like fruits.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.  Mature size:10′-12′(H) X 6′-8′(W).  USDA Zones:10+.  I must admit that I am not crazy about the taste of the fruit.   I actually like tomatoes better.  But it is different.  Easy to grow from seeds, cuttings or layering.  Shallow root require staking for heavy rain or strong wind.   The fruiting time could be all year long which is long.  The life span is around 12 years.

小型樹或大型灌木的木本植物能長出像番茄般可食性果實.  最好是栽種在全日照到半日照處.  成熟株高10-12呎,寬幅6-8呎.  耐熱不耐寒.  這果實不是我的菜…我還是習慣和喜歡普普的番茄.   它很容易以種子種起,最快5個月便能開花開始結果實了,但果實成熟需時比番茄久.   由於根系淺須有支架以免強風暴雨會造成的損害.  植株壽命約12年.

Corkscrew Vine/Snail vine (Vigna caracalla) 蝸牛藤

Corkscrew Vine/Snail vine (Vigna caracalla) 蝸牛藤

Corkscrew Vine/Snail vine (Vigna caracalla) has unique flower shape and mixed of colors with heavenly fragrance! 蝸牛藤花形獨特花色豐富,更有著迷人的濃郁花香!

Corkscrew Vine/Snail vine (Vigna caracalla) 蝸牛藤

Snail vine seed image.(Cochliasanthus caracalla) 蝸牛藤種子圖.

Snail vine seed germination.(Cochliasanthus caracalla) 蝸牛藤種子孵出.

Corkscrew Vine/Snail vine (Vigna caracalla) seedling. 蝸牛藤小苗.

Corkscrew Vine/Snail vine (Vigna caracalla) seedling is growing well.蝸牛藤小苗長得不錯.

This unique, perennial tropical flowering vine is growing for its snail shape flowers and its fragrance!  Easy to grow in full sun to partial shade location.  Very hardy.  Spiral shape flowers in summer to fall.  Self sow.  USDA Zones:9-11.   Mature size:15′-20′(H/L) X 3′-4′(W). Easy to propagate from seeds or cuttings.  Seeds are toxic if ingested.

這個獨特的熱帶多年生草本開花藤蔓有著如蝸牛殼形多彩的花,而且花有怡人的香味!  容易栽種在全日照到半日照處. 非常強健好種.  捲曲的花從夏開到秋.  會自行結子繁殖.  很耐熱.  成熟植株15-20呎高/長. 寬幅3-4呎.  以種子或扦插枝條的方式來繁殖. 種子有毒勿食.

Reference links: 參考網站連結:

http://www.learn2grow.com/plants/vigna-caracalla/                https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cochliasanthus                       http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/snail-vine/growing-snail-vine.htm