Brugmansia suaveolens
Angel Trumpet
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Angel Trumpet (Brugmansia suaveolens) - Description
Brugmansia suaveolens, Brazil's white Angel Trumpet, is a South American species of flowering plants that grow as shrubs or small trees with large fragrant flowers.
Angel Trumpet (Brugmansia suaveolens) - Blooming
Deadhead the flowers after they are past their prime to promote more floral production.
Angel Trumpet (Brugmansia suaveolens) - Growth
Brumansias are sensitive to cold temperatures. They do well with heat and can also thrive in mild climates as long as temperatures never approach freezing. Luckily they are good plants for large containers as long as you keep them pruned to fit. As winter approaches in colder climates, the Brugmansia can be pruned very hard so that there are only a couple of buds on each stem. The container can then be kept indoors to overwinter.
Angel Trumpet (Brugmansia suaveolens) - Planting
Seeds should be sown in spring when average temperatures rise above 60°F (15°C). Cuttings can be made in summer as long as bottom heat is provided.
Angel Trumpet (Brugmansia suaveolens) - Pest
Prone to whiteflies, mealybugs and spider mights, especially when provided with poor air circulation.
Angel Trumpet (Brugmansia suaveolens) - Interesting facts
The flowers are light colored, large and tubular, which are all great qualities for being pollinated by moths. Additionally, these flowers produce a scent that increases in intensity at night when moths are more active. The strong nocturnal fragrance of these flowers increases the likelihood of pollination by moths, which have poor eye sight and strong senses of smell.
Angel Trumpet (Brugmansia suaveolens) - Soil and irrigation
Does best in soil that retains moisture well, but is also is well-draining. In the winter months simply provide enough water to keep the soil moist.
