
Leichhardt's Thorn-Apple
Taxonomy
Datura leichhardtii F. Muell. ex Benth.
Datura
Solanaceae
Solanales

How to care for Leichhardt's Thorn-Apple
How often to water your Leichhardt's Thorn-Apple

every 9
Leichhardt's 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 Leichhardt's Thorn-Apple in your home

a window
Leichhardt's 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.
Leichhardt's Thorn-Apple does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Leichhardt's Thorn-Apple in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Leichhardt's 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 Leichhardt's Thorn-Apple after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Leichhardt's Thorn-Apple
Leichhardt's 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.
