downy thorn-apple (Datura innoxia)
Datura innoxia, or Downy Thorn-Apple, is a highly toxic herb. It has grey-green, downy foliage and large, fragrant, white trumpet-shaped flowers that open at night. It pr
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Sunlight
Requires full sun for best growth and flowering, at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Watering
Needs consistent moisture, especially during dry periods. Water deeply when topsoil is dry, but avoid waterlogging.
Soil
Well-draining, fertile soil. Tolerant of poor soils.
Temperature
Prefers warm temperatures, sensitive to frost. Ideal range 18-30 °C.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Benefits from a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season or a slow-release granular fertilizer.
Care Requirements
Requires full sun for best growth and flowering, at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Needs consistent moisture, especially during dry periods. Water deeply when topsoil is dry, but avoid waterlogging.
Well-draining, fertile soil. Tolerant of poor soils.
Prefers warm temperatures, sensitive to frost. Ideal range 18-30 °C.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Benefits from a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season or a slow-release granular fertilizer.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.6-1.5 m
Spread
0.6-1.2 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Leaf Color
Grey-green
Leaf Type
Simple, ovate
Flower Size
12-18 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
75000
Weed Status
Yes
Image Gallery
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderSolanales
- familySolanaceae
- genusDatura
- speciesDatura innoxia
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 10/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 10/5
Edible
No
All parts of Datura innoxia are highly toxic if ingested, containing potent tropane alkaloids such as atropine, scopolamine, and hyoscyamine. Ingestion can cause severe anticholinergic poisoning, leading to hallucinations, delirium, tachycardia, hyperther