Water
Water moderately during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in winter to prevent root rot. Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogging.
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to humans and pets. See toxicity details.
Andalusian Belladonna (Atropa baetica) is a toxic perennial herb native to southern Spain and northern Morocco, known for its bell-shaped flowers and poisonous berries.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
50% intensity
Prefers bright light but tolerates some shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 15-25°C.
Low
25% intensity
Light feeding in spring with balanced fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | Yes 5/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 5/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Highly toxic. Contains tropane alkaloids, including atropine and scopolamine.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in winter to prevent root rot. Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogging.
Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Light pruning can also be done after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove spent flower stalks.
Propagate from seed sown in autumn or early spring, or by semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Seeds may require stratification. Cuttings should be rooted in a well-draining medium.
Repot young plants annually in spring. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years as needed, or when root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix, and select a pot with adequate drainage holes.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Andalusian Belladonna (Atropa baetica)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Solanales |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Genus | Atropa |
| Species | Atropa baetica |
Similar in genus Atropa
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