Can be used as an accent shrub, tub plant on patio, espalier, or an interior plant. In front of Strelitzia sp. off path in lower Palm Canyon. Shrubby evergreen perennial to 8 ft with an equal spread. Weakly upright branches from base. Large leaves to 8 inches across, lobed, tropical looking and velvety.
Fruit is insignificant.
Plant needs summer water and prefers full sun in a site sheltered from wind and cold temperatures. Tender to half hardy. Prune bach after flowering. Some members of this genus is poisonous. Solandra guttata , Most material offered as this species is actually S. maxima.