"Detox King" contains alkaloids that can detoxify; keeping a few pots on the balcony can save quite a bit on medical bills

Nowadays more and more people like to grow flowers, but most flowers only have ornamental value, and a small number of foliage plants have the ability to purify the air, but some flower lovers are not satisfied with just that, so some of them have started to set their sights on some functional plants. These plants not only have ornamental value, but also very practical purifying value and medicinal value, and one of them is called black nightshade (Solanum nigrum). It is a plant that contains a large amount of alkaloids, and the fruit of black nightshade has a very good detoxifying function, and has been called the "Detox King" by many people, so some flower lovers keep a few pots of it on their balconies, and over a year this can save quite a bit on medical bills.

Black nightshade is an annual herbaceous plant. Its plant is not very tall, but it can reach up to 120 cm at most, and the whole plant can be used as medicine, able to dissipate blood stasis and reduce swelling, clear heat and detoxify. In fact, it was originally a wild weed growing by field edges, wasteland, and near villages, but later it was discovered to have a strong detoxifying effect and began to attract people's attention. In fact, growing black nightshade as a potted plant is also very good; its whole plant is emerald green, its branches and stems are upright, and it can also produce small white flowers and bear small black fruits that are very cute and round, so its ornamental value is actually no lower than other flowers. In fact, the cultivation method of black nightshade is also very simple. Below let's take a look at how we can grow black nightshade as a potted plant!

Temperature

The suitable growth temperature for black nightshade is 22°C to 30°C, which is our usual room temperature. In the range of 15 to 20°C, its fruiting efficiency is not much greater. Of course, as a wild plant, its environmental requirements are not as high as imagined. This temperature is just its most suitable temperature, and it can also grow normally outside this temperature range, so we do not need to worry about this point.

Soil

Also as a wild plant, its requirements for soil are not high, but if we want it to grow better and more vigorously, we can use some soil relatively rich in organic matter, and its water and fertilizer retention capacity should be strong. Otherwise its root system development will not be vigorous enough, and the plant's growth will be relatively weak. Moreover, black nightshade requires slightly acidic soil, but not much acidity; keeping the pH value at 5.5 to 6.5 is quite suitable.

Water

Black nightshade is a plant that relatively likes moist and warm environments. We can usually water it a little more, but it is best not to let water accumulate. If there is time, we can use a spray bottle to spray its leaves, which is more conducive to its growth. When watering, we suggest adding one to two drops of vinegar, which helps increase the acidity of the water and neutralize the bleaching powder and chlorine in the water, so that it will not cause the soil to become alkaline.

Light

Black nightshade is a plant that very much likes light. After passing the seedling stage, the cycle can fully accept full sun. Sufficient sunlight can promote its photosynthesis to be faster, provide better growth hormones to the root system, make the root system grow larger, and also make the absorption of soil nutrients stronger, which can increase the plant's growth and its growth in flowering and fruiting.

This is the care method for black nightshade. If everyone is interested in this plant, you can try it at home yourselves. If you find it useful, please like, save, and follow. We update all kinds of little knowledge and tips about flower care every day, hoping to help everyone.