
Large Thorn Apple
About Large Thorn Apple
Large Thorn Apple is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Large Thorn Apple likes soil that is good at retaining moisture. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
⚠️ Large Thorn Apple is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. These plants are not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.
Taxonomy
Datura ferox
Datura
Solanaceae
Solanales
Also known as
Large thorn apple, Fierce thorn-apple, Fierce thornapple, Long spined thorn apple and Angel's-trumpets

How to care for Large Thorn Apple
How often to water your Large Thorn Apple

every 9
Large Thorn Apple needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t 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
Finding light for Large Thorn Apple in your home

a window
Large Thorn Apple love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Large Thorn Apple does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Large Thorn Apple in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Large 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 it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Large Thorn Apple after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Large Thorn Apple
Large Thorn Apple
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
