Approx. 1m high annual plant. Loves lots of sun, water, and fertilizer (or nitrogen-rich soils). Sowing: Preculture. Datura seeds need much warmth for germinating. Apart from that, it's easy to care for. Ideal location: Full sun. Can also multiply itself by self-sowing.
Other names
Botanical name: |
Datura stramonium, Stramonium spinosum |
German names: |
Gemeiner Stechapfel, Weißer Stechapfel, Dollkraut, Donnerkugeln, Dornapfel |
French names: |
Datura Officinal, Stramoine, Stramoine Commune, Herbe Aux Fous, Pomme-Épineuse, Herbe-Aux-Taupes, Chasse-Taupe, Herbe Du Diable, Endormeuse, Pomme Poison, Trompette des Anges, Herbe Jimson, Trompette de la Mort |
English names: |
Jimson Weed, Thornapple, Devil’s Snare, Moon Flower, Hell’s Bells, Devil’s Trumpet, Devil’s Weed, Stinkweed, Locoweed, Pricklyburr, Devil’s Cucumber |
Spanish names: |
Estramonio, Trompetilla, Higuera del Infierno, Higuera Loca, Berenjena del Diablo, Manzana Espinosa |
Italian names: |
Stramonio Comune, Erba del Diavolo, Erba Delle Streghe |