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Datura metel

Angel's Trumpet

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Deciduous shrub with large, fragrant trumpet-shaped flowers. Highly toxic; contains anticholinergic alkaloids in all parts.
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Plant Details

Common Name Angel's Trumpet
Family Solanaceae
Genus Datura
Species Metel
Origin Tropical Americas / India
Blooming Summer to Autumn; fragrant white, yellow, or purple blooms
Leaf Color Green / Grey-green
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, well-draining loam mixed with organic compost

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growth; reduce significantly during winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun for maximum blooming; tolerates light afternoon shade in extreme heat

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during active growing season (Spring-Summer)

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Pruning

Prune heavily in late winter to control height and encourage vigorous new growth

Pest Control Aphid Caterpillar Spider Mite Whitefly

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
46° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 3500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 2500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

Something wrong with your Datura metel? Select a symptom to diagnose and fix the issue.

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