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A purple skirt is a very strong plant with many branches that have a strong and unpleasant smell. It is found in the Mediterranean areas, although it is rare enough to identify. The purple skirt is a process of shrubs, herbaceous, with flowers and decorative, recognized to be beautiful as dangerous. It is originally from Asia, but has adapted to different countries, especially in hot climates. With the growing branches and divide, it can reach 3-10 feet in height, but usually extends more to the sides than upwards ..

Scientific name: Methyl
Popular names: Purple skirt, purple trumpet, angel trumpet, Widow flyer, purple zabumba, cloak of Christ, trumpet of the angel, trumpet, devil of the devil, the devil's trumpet, sacred plant, widow of the widow
Family: Solanáceas
Category: Bush, tropical bushes, flowers, perennial flowers, weeds, toxic plants.
Climate: Mediterranean, subtropical, temperate, tropical
Origen: Asia, China, India
Height: From 1.8 to 1.8 meters
Incandescent: Half shadow, sun.
Vital cycle: Annual, perennial

Information on the purple skirt

In the garden it is a rustic, low maintenance and versatile species.

I propose the purple skirt in well -paid flowers, in simple lines, next to the walls or compositions with other plants of different plot and color, thus producing an interesting contrast.

If it is equipped with supports, as small intertwined, it can be used as a climbing plant.

The black dates, of the variety D. Metel «Lavosa», are particularly sought to decorate the gardens.

They have black branches, double flowers, usually focused outside and white inside, very attractive, as in the photographs that illustrate this article.

THE purple skirt (Gynura Aurantiaca), known for its leaves of a surprising purple color in the lower and bright green in the upper part, it is a perfect plant to add a vibrant touch to your gardens. Here I offer you some tips on how to plant it and take advantage of its beauty:

Position and plantation:

• Well -Massif of paid flowers: The purple skirt prefers well -drained and nutritious soils. Therefore, it is essential to prepare them correctly before planting, adding compost or fertilizers to ensure good growth.
• Simple lines: If you decide to plant it in line, it is important to leave enough space between plants so that they can expand without limiting the growth of other species. This also helps to highlight its vibrant color when sowing en masse.
• Next to the walls: The purple skirt can be adapted well to the areas next to the walls, where it receives indirect light or a little shadow. The walls can also provide further support if the plant tends to grow more vertically.
• Compositions with other plants: For an attractive contrast, you can combine the purple skirt with plants of different plots and colors. For example, plants with green leaves or transparent tones will contrast very well with the intense violet of the purple skirt. In addition, the flowers of other species can create a visually interesting combination.

Care and maintenance:

• Irrigation: Make sure the plant receives regular irrigation, but without flooding the ground, since it does not tolerate excess water. Moderate irrigation is ideal for maintaining healthy roots.
• Luz: The purple skirt enjoys light but indirect light. If the plant is located in a place with direct sunlight, it is recommended to have a little partial shadow, since prolonged exposure to the intense sun can damage the leaves.
• Temperature: This plant thrives in hot environments. It is ideal for subtropical or hot areas and does not tolerate cold or extreme frost.
• Fertilization: Apply slow -release or compost fertilizers during the growth season to keep it healthy.

Method of culture of the purple skirt

It should be cultivated in full sun or in partial shadow, on fertile and drainage soil, enriched with organic substance and watered regularly.

• In temperate climates this species behaves as annual.
• In this case, it is advisable to plant the seeds in the greenhouse, halfway through winter, and transplant the seedlings in their final position after the last frost.
• Sensitive to intense cold and frost.
• It is easily multiplied by seeds and branches.

It is not necessary to remove dead flowers and you can prune to renew the foliage from one year to the next.

It is also planted in vases and gardeners, adorning the patios and balconies, which is very useful in temperate climates, since it can be moved inside during the hard winter and therefore preserved in spring.

ATTENTION: It is a highly toxic plant and if it is ingested by humans or animals it can be fatal.

These plants contain tropos alkaloids, such as swindle, hyosciamine and atropine, anticholinergic agents that can cause delirium, mydriasis, tachycardia, hyperthermia, amnesia, strange and even violent behaviors.

In high doses they become a powerful poison.

The ingestion of any part of this plant can cause the following symptoms:

• Fever;
• Dilation of pupils;
• Dry faucia, which makes it difficult to swallow and articulate words;
  Dry, warm and red skin, especially in the face;
• Intense position;
• Increase in heart rate;
• Unburned movements, agitation;
• Behavioral alternation, which can become aggressive.

Medicinal use of the purple skirt – ángeles trumpet

The plant is poisonous, but also has medicinal properties used in the production of drugs that can help control Parkinson's disease, heart problems and even urinary infections