Datura metel var. fastuosa (Double Purple) Seed

Description

Datura metel var. fastuosa, known as Double Purple, is cultivated worldwide, both as an ornamental and for its medicinal properties, the latter being due to its tropane alkaloid content. Datura metel is commonly known as the angel’s trumpet, devil’s trumpet, or thorn apple. A famous plant in India according to Hindu lore as well as having extensive history in Ayurvedic medicine.

Datura metel is an annual short herbaceous shrub typically growing 1 to 1.5 metres in height. It has waxy toothed leaves, a light green to dark purple stem, double trumpet purple and white flowers, and plump round fruits covered with warty knobs to short spines. D. metel can be grown as a perennial in warmer regions, growing best in full sun to light shade.

All parts of Datura plants contain powerful alkaloids such as scopolamine, hyoscyamine, and atropine. These compounds affect the central nervous system and can cause hallucinations, delirium, or even death for humans or other animals, including livestock and pets, if ingested inappropriately. In some places it is prohibited to buy, sell or cultivate Datura plants.

Approx. 55 seeds per gram.

Common Name: Indian Thornapple; Hindu Datura; Devil’s Trumpet; Angel’s Trumpet.

Germination Tips: To assist with germination, soak Datura seeds in warm water for 24 hours. Seeds should then be sowed just below the surface and kept moist until germination. Seeds should germinate in around 10-14 days at a soil temperature of 18-24°C.

Our Guarantee

We personally count every seed packet to ensure it contains at least the specified number of seeds. However, mistakes can happen, so please reach out if you notice any inconsistencies.

These seeds are believed to meet the standard viability percentage for their species, sourced either from our own SAB nursery or from reputable, trusted breeders.

Do not hesitate to contact us for up-to-date germination rates or for a germination test to be conducted.

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