PLANT
Solanum pyracanthum is a bold and highly expressive plant native to Madagascar, known for its dramatic silhouette, deeply lobed foliage, and striking spines.
The slender, upright stem is armed with sharp orange thorns, creating a strong visual tension between fragility and defense.
Its leaves unfold asymmetrically along the stem, giving the plant a raw, almost defiant posture that feels more sculptural than ornamental.
This is a plant that does not blend in, it stands alone as a living statement shaped by intensity and contrast.
Water Needs: Moderate.
Water regularly during active growth, allowing the substrate to partially dry between waterings. Reduce watering during cooler months.
Light Requirement: Bright light to full sun.
Strong light is essential to maintain compact growth and the characteristic coloration of the spines.
Maintenance: Moderate.
Requires a well-draining substrate and good airflow. Handle with care due to sharp thorns.
Common Names: Porcupine Tomato (occasionally used)
Family: Solanaceae
Origin: Madagascar
Cold Tolerance: Sensitive to cold. Protect from temperatures below 10°C.
Heat Tolerance: Very good. Thrives in warm environments with ample light.
CERAMIC
Planted in a handcrafted Neraw ceramic vessel with a low, grounded form and an aggressively textured rim.
The surface combines deep, dark tones with raw clay and flowing, milky glaze drips that appear to spill and fracture across the edge, evoking molten material and geological rupture.
The irregular, almost torn rim mirrors the spined character of the plant above, reinforcing a shared sense of tension and raw energy.
Together, plant and ceramic form a powerful composition where growth, resistance, and materiality collide.
