Henbane
About Henbane
This herb is high in toxicity and may be fatal if eaten. It's an annual or biennial herb with coarse, hairy stems, leaves alternate, simple, toothed, flowers axillary, tubular, 5-parted, greenish-yellow or yellowish with purple veins, fruit a capsule.
Taxonomy
Hyoscyamus niger
Hyoscyamus
Solanaceae
Solanales
Also known as
Black henbane and Stinking nightshade
How to care for Henbane
Water
How often to water your Henbane
every 9
Henbane needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Austin, Texas.
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
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.
Austin, Texas
58% Medium
Finding light for Henbane in your home
a window
Henbane may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves đ, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth..ď¸
Austin, Texas currently has medium levels of sunlight intensity, you can help this plant grow by treating it to ample light âď¸.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Henbane
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 Henbane after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Henbane 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
Henbane may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves đ without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home đĄ.
Toxicity
Henbane 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. Henbane is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Henbane can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Henbane
Henbane
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Austin, Texas, the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
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