Desert Thorn-Apple
Taxonomy
Datura discolor
Datura
Solanaceae
Solanales
How to care for Desert Thorn-Apple
Water
How often to water your Desert Thorn-Apple
every 9
Desert Thorn-Apple needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Desert Thorn-Apple in your home
a window
Desert Thorn-Apple love being close to bright, sunny windows đ.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Desert Thorn-Apple does not tolerate low-light đ«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Desert Thorn-Apple in your home đĄ.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Desert Thorn-Apple
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itâs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Desert Thorn-Apple after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Desert Thorn-Apple prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Desert Thorn-Apple requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive đȘ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home đĄ.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantâs toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itâs always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Desert Thorn-Apple is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.
Fertilizer
Desert Thorn-Apple grows very slowly and doesnât require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantâs potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Desert Thorn-Apple grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Care Summary for Desert Thorn-Apple
Desert Thorn-Apple
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
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