Plant Care Devil's trumpet

Devil's trumpet

Also known as

Devil's trumpet and Metel

Taxonomy

Datura metel
Datura
Solanaceae
Solanales

How to care for Devil's trumpet

Water

How often to water your Devil's trumpet

Water needs for Devil's trumpet
0.5 cups
every 9

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.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Devil's trumpet

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
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 Devil's trumpet in your home

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

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

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

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

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Devil's trumpet in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Devil's trumpet

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Devil's trumpet: repot after 2X growth

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 Devil's trumpet after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs
Difficulty Level

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


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Care Summary for Devil's trumpet

Devil's trumpet

Devil's trumpet


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

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

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