Very beautiful plant brugmansia (Brugmansia) is directly related to the Solanaceae family. Previously, such a flower belonged to the genus Datura, but then, due to several specific properties, it was isolated into a separate genus. Tree Brugmansia (Brugmansia candida) is grown as an ornamental flower. It is a small tree or shrub (which is very fond of warmth), which has many bright drooping bell-shaped flowers that are impressive in size. In the wild, this species can be found in South America.
This plant is known in the literature as “intoxicating tree". This is due to the fact that all its parts contain a strong intoxicating substance. And also it is called "angelic trumpets" due to the flowers of extraordinary beauty.
This plant has long been grown in areas with mild winters as a garden plant. For example, in countries such as: Crimea, Southern Europe, and the Caucasus. If it is grown in a more severe climate, then it can freeze out entirely. More recently, more and more new varieties, differing in their color, began to appear, and this has attracted the interest of a large number of flower growers.
It turned out that this plant grows well on the balcony in a tub. And also a spectacular tree or bush can decorate a patio or terrace. And after chic flowers-bells, painted in bright colors, bloom on it, it will become clear that brugmansia is the best houseplant.
The bush can reach a height of 150-200 centimeters, but in the wild, this plant is much taller. In the spring-summer period, there is an active and very rapid growth of shoots, however, they very slowly grow stiff. To form a beautiful tree or bush, it is necessary to systematically remove unnecessary side branches.
The oval-shaped petiole leaves of this plant have smooth edges. And there is also a small fluff on their surface. The root system grows just as quickly. At the surface of the soil, it forms a dense lump, and then takes roots deep into the soil, which are very long.
Brugmansia owes its popularity to the lovely flowers. Hanging tubular flowers have a diameter of 15 centimeters and a length of 20 to 25 centimeters. They are very fragrant, and their aroma is especially felt in the evening. Flowers are painted yellow, white or pink. There are also varieties of flowers, in which the color changes smoothly along the entire length. Blooming later. It begins after the aerial part is fully formed. Also, flowering is wave-like, and there are several visits.
It is curious that in brugmansia, grown as a garden plant, the formation of buds occurs at the end of the summer period, after it becomes rather cold at night. Therefore, one should not be afraid to transfer the tub with a flower to the street in the spring. The main thing is that there is no threat of frost. Lowering the temperature at night to 5 degrees does not harm the flower.
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Brugmansia care at home
Illumination
Loves light very much. If there is not enough of it in winter, then it is better to remove the plant in a cool room before the beginning of spring, where it will be at rest.
Temperature regime
This is a very thermophilic plant and if the temperature drops below 5 degrees, then more varieties may die. The most suitable temperature in summer is from 22 to 25 degrees.
How to water
In the spring-summer period, when there is an active growth of brugmansia, it must be watered abundantly. When flowering begins and growth stops, watering can be slightly reduced. In winter, it is necessary to water rarely and little by little, but watch out. so that the soil does not dry out.
Top dressing
It is believed that this plant is simply impossible to overfeed. Any fertilizer is suitable for him. In spring, when the bush is actively growing, it should be fed with complex fertilizers 1 time in 7 days. Thanks to this, the tree will have a lush green mass. From June, you can begin to apply fertilizers to the soil for flowering plants.
Transplant features
If you grow a flower from a cutting in a pot, then you should know that it is required to transplant it several times during the season (as it grows). It is necessary to handle brugmansia carefully so as not to damage the earthen lump and to use a pot a little more than the previous one each time. Also, during transplantation, a small amount of mineral fertilizer should be constantly poured into the soil (can be replaced with chicken droppings).
Earth mixture
Since this flower grows very quickly, it simply needs a land rich in nutrients. In this case, the acidity of the soil can be any. You can use a commercially available palm soil mixture or make it yourself. To do this, combine humus, peat and sand in equal proportions.
Outdoor rules
In summer, brugmansia must be moved to the street or balcony, and can also be placed on an open veranda. The best place is considered to be where there is a lot of light and which is well ventilated. So, if you put it on a glazed balcony, located on the south side, this will have an extremely negative effect on the condition of the flower. He feels great on the balcony, which is illuminated by the direct rays of the sun only for a few hours a day in the morning or evening.
It is also important to consider that you need to plant the plant in a massive pot or fix the container when it is outside. The fact is that gusts of wind can quite easily knock down an adult bushy plant.
How to prune
It is necessary to regularly cut off stepchildren that grow between the trunk and the leaf. This will speed up the onset of flowering.
When it gets cold outside, the brugmansia will need to be moved indoors, but it should be trimmed before doing this. It is necessary to cut off the upper forks of the shoots, which take root easily and can even bloom.
Wintering
In winter, fertilizers should not be applied to the soil, and the plant also requires poor watering. This will practically stop its growth and avoid stretching the branches due to the small amount of light. It is best to put it in a place where it is pretty cool.It is recommended to supplement the plant, ideally the daylight hours for this flower should be at least 12 hours per day. In spring, you need to water the plant more, and also start fertilizing it. Then transplant into another pot.
If there is no suitable light room for storing this flower, or if you need to preserve the brugmansia growing in the garden, you can use another method. Trim off any non-lignified parts of the plant and store it in a cool, dry basement. A tree growing in the garden must be dug up and divided into several parts. All parts are placed in separate containers and stowed away in the basement.
How to propagate
For reproduction, cuttings or seeds are used. In this case, the first method is more preferable, since a flower grown from a cuttings is able to preserve the properties of the parent plant. Growing brugmansia from seeds, you can see its flowering only a few years after sowing.
Rooted apical branched cuttings bloom quickly enough, therefore it is preferable to propagate them than stem cuttings.
The length of the cutting should be between 15 and 20 centimeters. Large leaves should be removed and the cutting should be placed in water for rooting. When planted in the soil, it can be buried, and the roots are formed on the entire part of the cuttings that are underground. Young shoots will begin to grow from the side buds. After 4 weeks after planting, the flower must be transplanted, since the roots by this time will fill the entire pot.
Video review
My friend from Kyrgyzstan in 18, in August, brought a cutting, rooted it on the window, and in August 19 brugmeansiya bloomed with the first pink bell. Sorry I can't send a photo, you don't have such an option.
My brugmansia was seized by some small midge, the leaf turned yellow, but it took root both in a large bucket and in the garden, it bloomed, though it's late for Krasnodar on September 15 ... only worms and midges love her or is it a spider mite ... write something to sprinkle (toxic chemical) but not damage the plant ...
I took out the midge with cinnamon. Just about a week later I sprinkled it with cinnamon powder. Now a spider mite has started. I have not tried it yet, but I insist on a glass of dandelion torn into pieces and still need a small bunch of calendula flowers, a couple of tablespoons of grated dark laundry soap, put all this in a container and pour half a liter of water. Leave for 3 days. Strain and before spraying, dilute the solution 5 times. Spray the leaves, preferably the upper and lower parts.
And I just bought two rooted cuttings of brugmansia white and pink. I will grow, thanks for the information on the care, I really want a beautiful shrub.