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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    September 16, 2017
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    Perhaps, I can be of a little assistance here! There are many chemicals within the plant (by the way... all parts are toxic) that constitute to its toxicity. Scopalomine, Hyocin, Hyoscimine, and Atropine, are the main chemicals... There are many more, but these are, by far, the most dangerous. Unless you consume them, there will not likely be an issue, but I ALWAYS advise wearing gloves when dealing with this plant.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 8, 2017
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    I don't know the chemical makeup of the toxins, but the entire plant and seeds are considered poisonous.

    These links have more information.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datura
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/datura/growing-datura-trumpet-flower.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    October 20, 2017
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    Moonflowers do not produce a tuber. Is it possible that it is mistaken identity? Four o'clocks can resemble moonflower, and they DO produce a tuber. Here is a collection of articles about the four o'clock: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/four-oclocks/

    Here is a collection of article on the moonflower: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/moonflower/

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  • Answered by
    MichiganDot on
    March 6, 2018
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    You might have root weevils. Read about them here: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/controlling-root-weevil.htm. Another possibility is tomato hornworm which is active during daylight but hard to find due to camouflage.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 28, 2018
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    The plant produces many seed pods during the growing season. You can control the spread of the plant by picking the seed pods while they are still green and disposing of the pod. The unripened seeds will not germinate.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/datura/datura-plant-propagation.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    July 18, 2018
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    This is a good example of the need for naming plants by their binomial nomenclature, or scientific name.

    Those moonflowers that are a vine are usually a type of morning glory, as well as many other vines being called a moonflower.

    The one that you are speaking of is probably the flower of a Datura! Some can be large shrubs, or Large single stemmed flowers. Knowing the name of them will allow you to find seeds online, or at nurseries.

    This article will help you to care for them: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/datura/growing-datura-trumpet-flower.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    September 7, 2018
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    This is definitely a datura. Every plant in this family are highly toxic. Consuming as little as a single leaf can cause death in many varieties. All parts, including the blooms are poisonous. As long as there are no children or animals around, then the plant poses no risk on its own.

    If there is any risk of poisoning, then it will be best to keep this out of reach, or out of the area completely.

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  • Answered by
    Juliaz on
    September 7, 2018
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    Many thanks for prompt response. Should I wear gloves when handling it?

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    December 27, 2018
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    Growing datura is simple from seed. Just be aware that all parts of the plant are EXTREMELY toxic, and should be kept out of the way of children or animals. This article will guide you on how to do this: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/datura/growing-datura-trumpet-flower.htm

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