This easy-to-grow flower will make your heart sing until the first frost.
Gardeners in cooler temperatures can have the same results by growing one in a container.
It will drop leaves, so light is not a concern during this rest period.
Credit: William Dickey
But the drama stops with appearancethis is one easy plant to grow.
Plant Attributes
Angel’s Trumpets Care
Angel’s trumpets (Brugmansiasp.)
are sun-loving, fast-growing plants.
Angel’s trumpet plants need well-drained soil.
Plenty of water and fertilizer are necessary to keep these plants blooming because of the rapid growth rate.
This plant will tolerate partial sunlight in humid or dry climates, especially in the afternoon.
Soil
Angel’s trumpet thrives in most soil conditions as long as it is well-draining.
The soil should be well-aerated.
Water
If planted in containers, angel’s trumpets require daily watering.
When planted outdoors, water angel’s trumpet more frequently during droughts or high-temperature conditions.
Temperature and Humidity
Angel’s trumpet thrives in warm weather since it is native to tropical regions.
It will withstand moderate temperatures as long as it does not fall below 50F.
Water with plant food at least every other week, or more often if you’d like.
Wind can cause problems for the broad foliage and elongated flowers, so choose a protected location when possible.
Over the winter, the angel’s trumpet will go dormant.
Treat these pests with insecticidal soap by lightly spraying the plant.
Maintaining healthy, disease-free soil will help avoid this from occurring.
Growing this plant from seeds can take some time to produce large blooms.
Maintain healthy, nutrient-dense soil and give the plant enough space to grow.
Leaves Turning Black/Brown
Angel’s trumpet can suffer from root rot if water intake is imbalanced.
You want the soil to remain moist but never soaked or soggy.
As the temperatures decrease, watering can be less frequent.
Colorado State University.Guide to poisonous plants: angel’s trumpet.
