Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Central America, South America
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Warmer regions, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink, Magenta
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Shade areas
Deer resistant, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Phytophthora Root Rot, Pythium root rot, Root rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Deer resistant, Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy, Disorientation, flushing of face, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysmenorrhea, Gout, Rheumatism, Rheumatoid arthritis
Analgesic, Anodyne, anti-cancer, Antirheumatic, Demulcent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Root, Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for insects
Sometimes used for making wine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARDISIA humilis
Datura metel
Common Name
Ardisia, low shoebutton
Devil's Trumpet, Metel
In Spanish
Ardisia
datura
In Portuguese
Ardisia
estramônio
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Primulales
Solanales
Family
Myrsinaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Datureae
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Solanoideae
Properties of Ardisia and Datura
Wondering what are the properties of Ardisia and Datura? We provide you with everything About Ardisia and Datura. Ardisia doesn't have thorns and Datura doesn't have thorns. Also Ardisia does not have fragrant flowers. Ardisia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Datura has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Ardisia and Datura and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ardisia and Datura
Season and care of Ardisia and Datura is important to know. While considering everything about Ardisia and Datura Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ardisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Datura season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ardisia is Loam and for Datura is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ardisia is Acidic, Neutral and for Datura is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ardisia and Datura Physical Information
Ardisia and Datura physical information is very important for comparison. Ardisia height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Datura height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Ardisia and Datura are as follows:
Ardisia flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Datura flower color: Not Available
- Datura leaf color: Not Available
Care of Ardisia and Datura
Care of Ardisia and Datura include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ardisia pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Datura pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ardisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Datura needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.