Is Devil's trumpet toxic to cats, dogs, or children?

Devil's trumpet is not safe to consume . 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. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

What type of soil should I use for my Devil's trumpet?

Devil's trumpet 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.

Should I fertilize my Devil's trumpet?

Devil's trumpet grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer . Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

Can Devil's trumpet be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Devil's trumpet can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-10b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is Devil's trumpet easy to care for?

Devil's trumpet is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Q: How often should I water my Devil's trumpet?

Devil's trumpet 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.

Q: How much sunlight does my Devil's trumpet need?

Devil's trumpet requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Also known as

Devil's trumpet and Metel

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Datura metel

Genus

Datura

Family

Solanaceae

Order

Solanales

How to care for Devil's trumpet

Water

How often to water your Devil's trumpet

Devil's trumpet needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Fort Collins, Colorado.

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

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Check the growing potential in your area

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 Devil's trumpet in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Devil's trumpet: 1ft from a window

Devil's trumpet love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Fort Collins, Colorado ⛅.

Devil's trumpet does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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