Solanum Mammosum 五代同堂

DISCLAIMER

1. The actual plant may differ as each pot has its own unique natural look and though look identical but never 100% similar to the image pictured here.
2. Flowers/Fruits are seasonal and plants may not be with flowers/fruits at the time of order/delivery.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Solanum Mammosum, also known as ‘Cow’s Udder’, 'Nipple Fruit', is a uniquely shaped fruit, that is commonly used in building Chinese New Year trees, due to its auspicious golden-colored fruit.
• As the fruit has five ‘fingers’ (a similar sounding word to ‘sons’ in Cantonese), it is hoped that the house in which it is placed will be blessed with a similar amount of male offspring.
• Another reason it has been adopted widely as a harbinger of luck is that the protrusions are thought to represent generations.
• Five generations living harmoniously under the same roof would bring happiness, prosperity, and longevity for the family.
• It's a perennial plant that has lots of thorns on the leaves or stems, bears purple flowers, and looks like a small tree or shrub when grown here.
• It shares the same family as the tomato and potato and, it is regarded as a very auspicious plant for the Lunar New Year season.
• The secret is in the fruits that are pear-shaped and has 5 protrusions.
• These protrusions look like teats or nipples but we like to call them 'fingers' which in Cantonese sounds like 'ji' (子), meaning sons.
• Perfect for your decoration during this festive season!