Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Herbs
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Central America, South America
  
Australia
  
Types
Not available
  
Not available
  
Habitat
Warmer regions, Wild
  
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Not Available
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Irregular
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Phytophthora Root Rot, Pythium root rot, Root rot, Whiteflies
  
Red blotch, Rust aphids
  
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
  
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Disorientation, flushing of face, Vomiting
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
  
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Showy
  
Environmental Uses
Not Available
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, anti-cancer, Antirheumatic, Demulcent
  
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
  
Flowers, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Sometimes used for making wine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Decoration Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
Datura metel
  
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
  
Common Name
Devil's Trumpet, Metel
  
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
  
In Hindi
datura
  
Blue Hibiscus
  
In German
Datura
  
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
  
In French
datura
  
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
  
In Spanish
datura
  
Azul árbol del hibisco
  
In Greek
Datura
  
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
  
In Portuguese
estramônio
  
Árvore azul do hibiscus
  
In Polish
bieluń
  
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
  
In Latin
Datura
  
Hibiscus lignum blue
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Solanales
  
Malvales
  
Family
Solanaceae
  
Malvaceae
  
Genus
Datura
  
Alyogyne
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Datureae
  
Hibisceae
  
Subfamily
Solanoideae
  
Malvoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Datura and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Datura and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Datura and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Datura season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Datura is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Datura is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Datura and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Datura and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Datura height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Datura and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Datura flower color: Not Available
Datura leaf color: Not Available
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Datura and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Datura and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Datura pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Datura needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.