Datura ceratocaula is a species of Datura. It is weed-like in its natural habitat, but is grown in gardens and yards as an ornamental plant. The flower has a sweet smell. It is an annual plant that originally came from Mexico. In its natural habitat Datura ceratocaula grows in shallow water or in a swamp. It has a hollow gray-green stalk between 12 and 36 in. long, with toothed, undulated ovate-lanceolate leaves that have hairs on the underside.The plant's broad, funnel-shaped flowers bloom from June to September. They are white with a blue cast on the outside and white to pink on the inside. The seed pods are not thorny like those of most Datura species, instead having the appearance of inverted eggs as they dangle from the plant. The plant's stalks are curved like an animal's horn (ceratocaulus = horn stem), and have less tendency to fork than other species of Datura.
Brugmansia ceratocaula has good disease resistance and generally does not tend to get sick. Nevertheless, it can be affected by pests and diseases present in its environment. Those infections are typically not serious. As for care, the plant needs a medium level of maintenance. It should be pruned regularly to retain a neat appearance and healthy growth. Applying fertilizer can also help stimulate flowering. Brugmansia ceratocaula is well suited for anyone with outdoor space, like a garden or a patio, and does not demand extensive care experience. It may need more attention if kept indoors.
How to keep Datura Ceratocaula.
Fertilizer
Brugmansia ceratocaula benefits from regular, light applications of fertilizer to encourage healthy leaf development. You should feed Brugmansia ceratocaula about once a month during the summer. Nitrogen is essential for the foliage, and adding nitrogen-rich sources helps Brugmansia ceratocaula flourish.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Annual
- Genus
- Datura
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 9-11
- Leaf Type
- Semi-evergreen
- Native Area
- Mexico
Other names.
